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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.15, 1,131.26 and 234.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.15, 1,131.26 and 234.21 is: 351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.15 : 1,131.26 = 234.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.15/1,131.26 = 234.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.15x = 1,131.26 × 234.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.15x = 264,948.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,948.75/754.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.32

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