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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.51, 1,119.72 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.51, 1,119.72 and 233.51 is: 350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.51 : 1,119.72 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.51/1,119.72 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.51x = 1,119.72 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.51x = 261,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,465.82/746.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.25

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