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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.88, 1,142.88 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.88, 1,142.88 and 234.80 is: 352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.88 : 1,142.88 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.88/1,142.88 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.88x = 1,142.88 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.88x = 268,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,348.22/761.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.22

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