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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.22, 1,125.52 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.22, 1,125.52 and 230.25 is: 345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.22 : 1,125.52 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.22/1,125.52 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.22x = 1,125.52 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.22x = 259,149.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,149.16/750.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.43

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