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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.21, 1,128.23 and 204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.21, 1,128.23 and 204.38 is: 306.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.21 : 1,128.23 = 204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.21/1,128.23 = 204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.21x = 1,128.23 × 204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.21x = 230,580.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,580.98/752.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.54

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