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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.48, 1,133.27 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.48, 1,133.27 and 235.44 is: 353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.48 : 1,133.27 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.48/1,133.27 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.48x = 1,133.27 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.48x = 266,817.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,817.09/755.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.18

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