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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.12, 1,133.89 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.12, 1,133.89 and 236.16 is: 354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.12 : 1,133.89 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.12/1,133.89 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.12x = 1,133.89 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.12x = 267,779.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,779.46/756.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.15

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