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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.02, 1,176.03 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.02, 1,176.03 and 236.22 is: 354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.02 : 1,176.03 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.02/1,176.03 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.02x = 1,176.03 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.02x = 277,801.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,801.81/784.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.33

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