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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.26, 1,278.30 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.26, 1,278.30 and 236.03 is: 354.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.26 : 1,278.30 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.26/1,278.30 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.26x = 1,278.30 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.26x = 301,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,717.15/852.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.02

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