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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.69, 1,277.32 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.69, 1,277.32 and 235.36 is: 352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.69 : 1,277.32 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.69/1,277.32 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.69x = 1,277.32 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.69x = 300,630.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,630.04/851.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.98

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