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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.66, 1,135.02 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.66, 1,135.02 and 236.70 is: 355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.66 : 1,135.02 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.66/1,135.02 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.66x = 1,135.02 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.66x = 268,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,659.23/756.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.06

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