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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.02, 1,274.84 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.02, 1,274.84 and 233.78 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.02 : 1,274.84 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.02/1,274.84 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.02x = 1,274.84 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.02x = 298,028.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,028.32/850.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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