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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.31, 1,275.48 and 234.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.31, 1,275.48 and 234.01 is: 351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.31 : 1,275.48 = 234.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.31/1,275.48 = 234.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.31x = 1,275.48 × 234.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.31x = 298,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,467.53/850.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.01

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