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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.36, 1,278.48 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.36, 1,278.48 and 236.10 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.36 : 1,278.48 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.36/1,278.48 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.36x = 1,278.48 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.36x = 301,849.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,849.13/852.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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