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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.16, 1,132.86 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.16, 1,132.86 and 235.14 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.16 : 1,132.86 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.16/1,132.86 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.16x = 1,132.86 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.16x = 266,380.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,380.70/755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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