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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.70, 1,341.99 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.70, 1,341.99 and 236.55 is: 354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.70 : 1,341.99 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.70/1,341.99 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.70x = 1,341.99 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.70x = 317,442.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,442.11/894.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.80

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