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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.12, 1,128.19 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.12, 1,128.19 and 232.13 is: 348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.12 : 1,128.19 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.12/1,128.19 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.12x = 1,128.19 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.12x = 261,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,885.19/752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.20

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