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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.17, 1,275.06 and 233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.17, 1,275.06 and 233.93 is: 350.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.17 : 1,275.06 = 233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.17/1,275.06 = 233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.17x = 1,275.06 × 233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.17x = 298,268.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,268.41/850.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.83

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