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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.95, 1,277.88 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.95, 1,277.88 and 235.64 is: 353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.95 : 1,277.88 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.95/1,277.88 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.95x = 1,277.88 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.95x = 301,121.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,121.95/851.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.45

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