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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.20, 1,128.14 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.20, 1,128.14 and 238.92 is: 358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.20 : 1,128.14 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.20/1,128.14 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.20x = 1,128.14 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.20x = 269,535.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,535.21/752.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.33

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