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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.35, 1,131.58 and 234.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.35, 1,131.58 and 234.29 is: 351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.35 : 1,131.58 = 234.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.35/1,131.58 = 234.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.35x = 1,131.58 × 234.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.35x = 265,117.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,117.88/754.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.45

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