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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.04, 1,123.60 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.04, 1,123.60 and 236 is: 354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.04 : 1,123.60 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.04/1,123.60 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.04x = 1,123.60 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.04x = 265,169.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,169.60/749.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.01

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