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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.25, 1,122.45 and 235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.25, 1,122.45 and 235.25 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.25 : 1,122.45 = 235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.25/1,122.45 = 235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.25x = 1,122.45 × 235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.25x = 264,056.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,056.36/748.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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