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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.21, 1,134.18 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.21, 1,134.18 and 236.19 is: 354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.21 : 1,134.18 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.21/1,134.18 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.21x = 1,134.18 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.21x = 267,881.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,881.97/756.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.24

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