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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.20, 1,129.75 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.20, 1,129.75 and 233.28 is: 349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.20 : 1,129.75 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.20/1,129.75 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.20x = 1,129.75 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.20x = 263,547.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,547.50/753.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.90

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