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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.39, 1,130.16 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.39, 1,130.16 and 233.37 is: 350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.39 : 1,130.16 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.39/1,130.16 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.39x = 1,130.16 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.39x = 263,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,745.44/753.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.08

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