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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.23, 1,127.86 and 232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.23, 1,127.86 and 232.06 is: 347.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.23 : 1,127.86 = 232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.23/1,127.86 = 232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.23x = 1,127.86 × 232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.23x = 261,731.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,731.19/752.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.94

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