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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.38, 1,275.42 and 234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.38, 1,275.42 and 234.03 is: 351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.38 : 1,275.42 = 234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.38/1,275.42 = 234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.38x = 1,275.42 × 234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.38x = 298,486.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,486.54/850.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.00

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