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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.36, 1,279.96 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.36, 1,279.96 and 237.12 is: 355.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.36 : 1,279.96 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.36/1,279.96 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.36x = 1,279.96 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.36x = 303,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,504.12/853.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.66

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