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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.18, 1,126.36 and 231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.18, 1,126.36 and 231.02 is: 346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.18 : 1,126.36 = 231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.18/1,126.36 = 231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.18x = 1,126.36 × 231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.18x = 260,214.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,214.79/751.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.41

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