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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.14, 1,012.50 and 236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.14, 1,012.50 and 236.38 is: 354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.14 : 1,012.50 = 236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.14/1,012.50 = 236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.14x = 1,012.50 × 236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.14x = 239,334.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,334.75/675.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.50

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