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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.53, 1,277.29 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.53, 1,277.29 and 235.22 is: 352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.53 : 1,277.29 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.53/1,277.29 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.53x = 1,277.29 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.53x = 300,447.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,447.52/851.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.83

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