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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.66, 1,134.56 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.66, 1,134.56 and 236.42 is: 354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.66 : 1,134.56 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.66/1,134.56 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.66x = 1,134.56 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.66x = 268,232.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,232.68/756.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.50

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