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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.25, 1,126.88 and 238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.25, 1,126.88 and 238.25 is: 357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.25 : 1,126.88 = 238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.25/1,126.88 = 238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.25x = 1,126.88 × 238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.25x = 268,479.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,479.16/751.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.38

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