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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.99, 1,276.34 and 234.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.99, 1,276.34 and 234.55 is: 351.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.99 : 1,276.34 = 234.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.99/1,276.34 = 234.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.99x = 1,276.34 × 234.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.99x = 299,357.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,357.99/850.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.78

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