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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.53, 1,130.09 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.53, 1,130.09 and 226.32 is: 339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.53 : 1,130.09 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.53/1,130.09 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.53x = 1,130.09 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.53x = 255,760.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,760.84/753.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.42

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