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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.43, 1,275.48 and 234.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.43, 1,275.48 and 234.15 is: 351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.43 : 1,275.48 = 234.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.43/1,275.48 = 234.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.43x = 1,275.48 × 234.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.43x = 298,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,653.64/850.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.18

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