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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.51, 1,274.13 and 233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.51, 1,274.13 and 233.27 is: 349.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.51 : 1,274.13 = 233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.51/1,274.13 = 233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.51x = 1,274.13 × 233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.51x = 297,209.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,209.93/849.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.86

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