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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.11, 1,133.95 and 236.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.11, 1,133.95 and 236.15 is: 354.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.11 : 1,133.95 = 236.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.11/1,133.95 = 236.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.11x = 1,133.95 × 236.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.11x = 267,782.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,782.29/756.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.16

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