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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.17, 1,132.80 and 235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.17, 1,132.80 and 235.19 is: 352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.17 : 1,132.80 = 235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.17/1,132.80 = 235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.17x = 1,132.80 × 235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.17x = 266,423.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,423.23/755.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.80

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