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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.45, 1,134.23 and 236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.45, 1,134.23 and 236.30 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.45 : 1,134.23 = 236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.45/1,134.23 = 236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.45x = 1,134.23 × 236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.45x = 268,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,021.98/756.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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