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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.02, 1,276.50 and 234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.02, 1,276.50 and 234.70 is: 352.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.02 : 1,276.50 = 234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.02/1,276.50 = 234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.02x = 1,276.50 × 234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.02x = 299,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,594.55/851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.04

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