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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748, 1,122.18 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748, 1,122.18 and 235 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748 : 1,122.18 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748/1,122.18 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748x = 1,122.18 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748x = 263,712.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,712.30/748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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