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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.14, 1,131.13 and 234.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.14, 1,131.13 and 234.49 is: 351.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.14 : 1,131.13 = 234.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.14/1,131.13 = 234.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.14x = 1,131.13 × 234.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.14x = 265,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,238.67/754.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.71

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