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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.22, 1,126.91 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.22, 1,126.91 and 231.22 is: 346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.22 : 1,126.91 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.22/1,126.91 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.22x = 1,126.91 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.22x = 260,564.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,564.13/751.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.85

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