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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.67, 1,278.99 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.67, 1,278.99 and 236.35 is: 354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.67 : 1,278.99 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.67/1,278.99 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.67x = 1,278.99 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.67x = 302,289.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,289.29/852.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.52

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