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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.08, 1,126.44 and 231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.08, 1,126.44 and 231.06 is: 346.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.08 : 1,126.44 = 231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.08/1,126.44 = 231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.08x = 1,126.44 × 231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.08x = 260,275.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,275.23/751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.53

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