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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.46, 1,277.28 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.46, 1,277.28 and 235.17 is: 352.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.46 : 1,277.28 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.46/1,277.28 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.46x = 1,277.28 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.46x = 300,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,377.28/851.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.78

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