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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.64, 1,275.96 and 234.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.64, 1,275.96 and 234.43 is: 351.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.64 : 1,275.96 = 234.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.64/1,275.96 = 234.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.64x = 1,275.96 × 234.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.64x = 299,122.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,122.13/850.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.64

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