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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.36, 1,275.37 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.36, 1,275.37 and 233.91 is: 350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.36 : 1,275.37 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.36/1,275.37 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.36x = 1,275.37 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.36x = 298,315.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,315.42/850.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.81

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