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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.47, 1,275.58 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.47, 1,275.58 and 234.02 is: 351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.47 : 1,275.58 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.47/1,275.58 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.47x = 1,275.58 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.47x = 298,514.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,514.71/850.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.00

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