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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.76, 1,279.08 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.76, 1,279.08 and 236.46 is: 354.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.76 : 1,279.08 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.76/1,279.08 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.76x = 1,279.08 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.76x = 302,451.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,451.26/852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.67

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