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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.18, 1,128.26 and 232.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.18, 1,128.26 and 232.19 is: 348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.18 : 1,128.26 = 232.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.18/1,128.26 = 232.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.18x = 1,128.26 × 232.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.18x = 261,970.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,970.69/752.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.28

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