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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.39, 1,133.16 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.39, 1,133.16 and 235.37 is: 353.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.39 : 1,133.16 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.39/1,133.16 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.39x = 1,133.16 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.39x = 266,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,711.87/755.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.08

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