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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.51, 1,121.22 and 234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.51, 1,121.22 and 234.51 is: 351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.51 : 1,121.22 = 234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.51/1,121.22 = 234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.51x = 1,121.22 × 234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.51x = 262,937.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,937.30/747.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.75

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