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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.63, 1,278.98 and 236.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.63, 1,278.98 and 236.33 is: 354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.63 : 1,278.98 = 236.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.63/1,278.98 = 236.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.63x = 1,278.98 × 236.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.63x = 302,253.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,253.77/852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.50

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