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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.50, 1,277.25 and 235.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.50, 1,277.25 and 235.21 is: 352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.50 : 1,277.25 = 235.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.50/1,277.25 = 235.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.50x = 1,277.25 × 235.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.50x = 300,421.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,421.97/851.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.82

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