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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.22, 1,278.36 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.22, 1,278.36 and 235.92 is: 353.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.22 : 1,278.36 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.22/1,278.36 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.22x = 1,278.36 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.22x = 301,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,590.69/852.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.89

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