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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.42, 1,134.67 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.42, 1,134.67 and 236.46 is: 354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.42 : 1,134.67 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.42/1,134.67 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.42x = 1,134.67 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.42x = 268,304.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,304.07/756.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.70

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