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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.11, 1,279.54 and 236.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.11, 1,279.54 and 236.86 is: 355.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.11 : 1,279.54 = 236.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.11/1,279.54 = 236.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.11x = 1,279.54 × 236.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.11x = 303,071.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,071.84/853.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.26

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