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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.41, 1,275.57 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.41, 1,275.57 and 234.16 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.41 : 1,275.57 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.41/1,275.57 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.41x = 1,275.57 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.41x = 298,684.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,684.28/850.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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