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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.33, 1,128.52 and 232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.33, 1,128.52 and 232.28 is: 348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.33 : 1,128.52 = 232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.33/1,128.52 = 232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.33x = 1,128.52 × 232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.33x = 262,137.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,137.73/752.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.44

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