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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.36, 1,134.30 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.36, 1,134.30 and 236.34 is: 354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.36 : 1,134.30 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.36/1,134.30 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.36x = 1,134.30 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.36x = 268,080.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,080.46/756.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.44

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