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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.37, 1,341.65 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.37, 1,341.65 and 236.35 is: 354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.37 : 1,341.65 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.37/1,341.65 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.37x = 1,341.65 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.37x = 317,098.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,098.98/894.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.55

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