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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.52, 1,275.86 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.52, 1,275.86 and 234.26 is: 351.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.52 : 1,275.86 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.52/1,275.86 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.52x = 1,275.86 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.52x = 298,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,882.96/850.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.41

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