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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.30, 1,132.50 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.30, 1,132.50 and 235.16 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.30 : 1,132.50 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.30/1,132.50 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.30x = 1,132.50 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.30x = 266,313.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,313.04/755.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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