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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.36, 1,135.59 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.36, 1,135.59 and 237.22 is: 355.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.36 : 1,135.59 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.36/1,135.59 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.36x = 1,135.59 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.36x = 269,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,384.66/757.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.69

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