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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.56, 1,275.80 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.56, 1,275.80 and 234.26 is: 351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.56 : 1,275.80 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.56/1,275.80 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.56x = 1,275.80 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.56x = 298,868.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,868.91/850.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.38

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