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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.17, 1,276.77 and 234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.17, 1,276.77 and 234.87 is: 352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.17 : 1,276.77 = 234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.17/1,276.77 = 234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.17x = 1,276.77 × 234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.17x = 299,874.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,874.97/851.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.31

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