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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.05, 1,126.22 and 230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.05, 1,126.22 and 230.92 is: 346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.05 : 1,126.22 = 230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.05/1,126.22 = 230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.05x = 1,126.22 × 230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.05x = 260,066.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,066.72/751.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.27

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