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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.55, 1,278.65 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.55, 1,278.65 and 236.10 is: 354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.55 : 1,278.65 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.55/1,278.65 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.55x = 1,278.65 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.55x = 301,889.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,889.27/852.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.10

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