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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.56, 1,118.22 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.56, 1,118.22 and 232.56 is: 348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.56 : 1,118.22 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.56/1,118.22 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.56x = 1,118.22 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.56x = 260,053.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,053.24/745.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.80

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