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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.10, 1,278.30 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.10, 1,278.30 and 235.79 is: 353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.10 : 1,278.30 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.10/1,278.30 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.10x = 1,278.30 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.10x = 301,408.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,408.76/852.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.73

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