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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.22, 1,175.88 and 236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.22, 1,175.88 and 236.24 is: 354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.22 : 1,175.88 = 236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.22/1,175.88 = 236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.22x = 1,175.88 × 236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.22x = 277,789.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,789.89/784.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.22

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