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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.68, 1,274.52 and 233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.68, 1,274.52 and 233.45 is: 350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.68 : 1,274.52 = 233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.68/1,274.52 = 233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.68x = 1,274.52 × 233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.68x = 297,540.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,540.76/849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.18

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