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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.68, 1,342.10 and 236.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.68, 1,342.10 and 236.65 is: 355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.68 : 1,342.10 = 236.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.68/1,342.10 = 236.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.68x = 1,342.10 × 236.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.68x = 317,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,607.97/894.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.00

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