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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.41, 1,122.61 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.41, 1,122.61 and 235.41 is: 353.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.41 : 1,122.61 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.41/1,122.61 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.41x = 1,122.61 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.41x = 264,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,269.26/748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.11

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