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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.16, 1,130.97 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.16, 1,130.97 and 234.09 is: 351.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.16 : 1,130.97 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.16/1,130.97 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.16x = 1,130.97 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.16x = 264,748.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,748.77/754.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.05

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