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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.26, 1,125.53 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.26, 1,125.53 and 230.31 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.26 : 1,125.53 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.26/1,125.53 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.26x = 1,125.53 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.26x = 259,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,220.81/750.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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