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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.50, 1,278.76 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.50, 1,278.76 and 236.22 is: 354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.50 : 1,278.76 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.50/1,278.76 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.50x = 1,278.76 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.50x = 302,068.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,068.69/852.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.33

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