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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.85, 1,132.16 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.85, 1,132.16 and 235.20 is: 352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.85 : 1,132.16 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.85/1,132.16 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.85x = 1,132.16 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.85x = 266,282.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,282.86/754.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.76

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