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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.34, 1,278.51 and 236.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.34, 1,278.51 and 236.11 is: 354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.34 : 1,278.51 = 236.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.34/1,278.51 = 236.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.34x = 1,278.51 × 236.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.34x = 301,869.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,869.00/852.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.17

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