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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.44, 1,278.44 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.44, 1,278.44 and 236.20 is: 354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.44 : 1,278.44 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.44/1,278.44 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.44x = 1,278.44 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.44x = 301,967.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,967.53/852.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.24

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