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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.37, 1,128.14 and 232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.37, 1,128.14 and 232.23 is: 348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.37 : 1,128.14 = 232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.37/1,128.14 = 232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.37x = 1,128.14 × 232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.37x = 261,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,988.53/752.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.22

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