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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.55, 1,277.15 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.55, 1,277.15 and 235.10 is: 352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.55 : 1,277.15 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.55/1,277.15 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.55x = 1,277.15 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.55x = 300,257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,257.97/851.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.60

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