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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.92, 1,012.34 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.92, 1,012.34 and 236.14 is: 354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.92 : 1,012.34 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.92/1,012.34 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.92x = 1,012.34 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.92x = 239,053.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,053.97/674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.20

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