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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.55, 1,133.32 and 235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.55, 1,133.32 and 235.59 is: 353.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.55 : 1,133.32 = 235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.55/1,133.32 = 235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.55x = 1,133.32 × 235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.55x = 267,000.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,000.86/755.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.39

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