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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.33, 1,125.27 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.33, 1,125.27 and 230.36 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.33 : 1,125.27 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.33/1,125.27 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.33x = 1,125.27 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.33x = 259,211.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,211.57/750.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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