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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.15, 1,132.32 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.15, 1,132.32 and 234.93 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.15 : 1,132.32 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.15/1,132.32 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.15x = 1,132.32 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.15x = 266,015.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,015.94/755.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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