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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.16, 1,134.36 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.16, 1,134.36 and 236.14 is: 354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.16 : 1,134.36 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.16/1,134.36 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.16x = 1,134.36 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.16x = 267,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,867.77/756.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.25

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