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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.96, 1,012.49 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.96, 1,012.49 and 236.16 is: 354.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.96 : 1,012.49 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.96/1,012.49 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.96x = 1,012.49 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.96x = 239,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,108.68/674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.26

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