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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.49, 1,146.90 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.49, 1,146.90 and 237.48 is: 356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.49 : 1,146.90 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.49/1,146.90 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.49x = 1,146.90 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.49x = 272,365.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,365.81/764.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.27

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