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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.73, 1,132.24 and 234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.73, 1,132.24 and 234.70 is: 352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.73 : 1,132.24 = 234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.73/1,132.24 = 234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.73x = 1,132.24 × 234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.73x = 265,736.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,736.73/754.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.10

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