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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.15, 1,278.23 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.15, 1,278.23 and 235.91 is: 353.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.15 : 1,278.23 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.15/1,278.23 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.15x = 1,278.23 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.15x = 301,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,539.67/852.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.86

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