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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.19, 1,276.57 and 234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.19, 1,276.57 and 234.86 is: 352.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.19 : 1,276.57 = 234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.19/1,276.57 = 234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.19x = 1,276.57 × 234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.19x = 299,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,814.06/851.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.23

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