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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.48, 1,287.77 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.48, 1,287.77 and 233.87 is: 350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.48 : 1,287.77 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.48/1,287.77 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.48x = 1,287.77 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.48x = 301,170.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,170.77/858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.82

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