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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844, 1,266 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844, 1,266 and 236 is: 354

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844 : 1,266 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844/1,266 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844x = 1,266 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844x = 298,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,776/844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354

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