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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.31, 1,276.98 and 235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.31, 1,276.98 and 235.01 is: 352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.31 : 1,276.98 = 235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.31/1,276.98 = 235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.31x = 1,276.98 × 235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.31x = 300,095.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,095.51/851.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.51

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