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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.86, 1,277.62 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.86, 1,277.62 and 235.41 is: 353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.86 : 1,277.62 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.86/1,277.62 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.86x = 1,277.62 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.86x = 300,764.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,764.52/851.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.07

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