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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.68, 1,279.05 and 236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.68, 1,279.05 and 236.43 is: 354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.68 : 1,279.05 = 236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.68/1,279.05 = 236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.68x = 1,279.05 × 236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.68x = 302,405.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,405.79/852.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.65

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