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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.97, 1,133.65 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.97, 1,133.65 and 235.80 is: 353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.97 : 1,133.65 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.97/1,133.65 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.97x = 1,133.65 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.97x = 267,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,314.67/755.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.60

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