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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.81, 1,277.50 and 235.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.81, 1,277.50 and 235.49 is: 353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.81 : 1,277.50 = 235.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.81/1,277.50 = 235.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.81x = 1,277.50 × 235.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.81x = 300,838.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,838.48/851.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.18

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