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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.15, 1,276.73 and 234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.15, 1,276.73 and 234.91 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.15 : 1,276.73 = 234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.15/1,276.73 = 234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.15x = 1,276.73 × 234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.15x = 299,916.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,916.64/851.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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