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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.41, 1,278.70 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.41, 1,278.70 and 236.13 is: 354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.41 : 1,278.70 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.41/1,278.70 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.41x = 1,278.70 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.41x = 301,939.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,939.43/852.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.22

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