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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.52, 1,277.30 and 235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.52, 1,277.30 and 235.25 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.52 : 1,277.30 = 235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.52/1,277.30 = 235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.52x = 1,277.30 × 235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.52x = 300,484.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,484.83/851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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