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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.69, 1,127.16 and 231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.69, 1,127.16 and 231.55 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.69 : 1,127.16 = 231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.69/1,127.16 = 231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.69x = 1,127.16 × 231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.69x = 260,993.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,993.90/751.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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