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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.22, 1,128.40 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.22, 1,128.40 and 232.26 is: 348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.22 : 1,128.40 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.22/1,128.40 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.22x = 1,128.40 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.22x = 262,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,082.18/752.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.41

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