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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.35, 1,279.86 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.35, 1,279.86 and 236.94 is: 355.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.35 : 1,279.86 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.35/1,279.86 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.35x = 1,279.86 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.35x = 303,250.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,250.03/853.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.36

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