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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.35, 1,118.02 and 232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.35, 1,118.02 and 232.35 is: 348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.35 : 1,118.02 = 232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.35/1,118.02 = 232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.35x = 1,118.02 × 232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.35x = 259,765.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,765.20/745.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.52

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