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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.17, 1,134.30 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.17, 1,134.30 and 236.19 is: 354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.17 : 1,134.30 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.17/1,134.30 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.17x = 1,134.30 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.17x = 267,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,910.32/756.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.30

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