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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.89, 1,279.34 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.89, 1,279.34 and 236.66 is: 354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.89 : 1,279.34 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.89/1,279.34 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.89x = 1,279.34 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.89x = 302,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,761.02/852.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.98

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