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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.31, 1,128.63 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.31, 1,128.63 and 232.32 is: 348.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.31 : 1,128.63 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.31/1,128.63 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.31x = 1,128.63 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.31x = 262,203.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,203.32/752.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.53

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