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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.30, 1,130.18 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.30, 1,130.18 and 233.28 is: 349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.30 : 1,130.18 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.30/1,130.18 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.30x = 1,130.18 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.30x = 263,647.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,647.22/753.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.99

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