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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.22, 1,278.35 and 235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.22, 1,278.35 and 235.93 is: 353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.22 : 1,278.35 = 235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.22/1,278.35 = 235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.22x = 1,278.35 × 235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.22x = 301,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,598.80/852.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.90

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