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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.51, 1,341.66 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.51, 1,341.66 and 236.45 is: 354.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.51 : 1,341.66 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.51/1,341.66 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.51x = 1,341.66 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.51x = 317,228.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,228.80/894.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.64

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