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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.97, 1,342.31 and 236.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.97, 1,342.31 and 236.86 is: 355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.97 : 1,342.31 = 236.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.97/1,342.31 = 236.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.97x = 1,342.31 × 236.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.97x = 317,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,935.60/894.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.25

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