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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.42, 1,146.80 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.42, 1,146.80 and 237.38 is: 356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.42 : 1,146.80 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.42/1,146.80 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.42x = 1,146.80 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.42x = 272,220.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,220.46/764.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.12

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