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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.30, 1,126.54 and 231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.30, 1,126.54 and 231.16 is: 346.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.30 : 1,126.54 = 231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.30/1,126.54 = 231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.30x = 1,126.54 × 231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.30x = 260,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,413.25/751.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.62

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