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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.14, 1,278.30 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.14, 1,278.30 and 235.86 is: 353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.14 : 1,278.30 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.14/1,278.30 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.14x = 1,278.30 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.14x = 301,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,499.84/852.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.81

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