Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.30, 1,134 and 236.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 756.30, 1,134 and 236.16 is: 354.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
756.30 : 1,134 = 236.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
756.30/1,134 = 236.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
756.30x = 1,134 × 236.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
756.30x = 267,805.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,805.44/756.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354.10
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