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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.04, 1,117.52 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.04, 1,117.52 and 232 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.04 : 1,117.52 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.04/1,117.52 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.04x = 1,117.52 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.04x = 259,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,264.64/745.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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