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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.81, 1,276.17 and 234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.81, 1,276.17 and 234.51 is: 351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.81 : 1,276.17 = 234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.81/1,276.17 = 234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.81x = 1,276.17 × 234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.81x = 299,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,274.63/850.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.75

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