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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.35, 1,130.08 and 233.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.35, 1,130.08 and 233.29 is: 349.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.35 : 1,130.08 = 233.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.35/1,130.08 = 233.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.35x = 1,130.08 × 233.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.35x = 263,630.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,630.57/753.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.94

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