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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.31, 1,130.02 and 233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.31, 1,130.02 and 233.25 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.31 : 1,130.02 = 233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.31/1,130.02 = 233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.31x = 1,130.02 × 233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.31x = 263,573.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,573.22/753.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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