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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.40, 1,280.16 and 237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.40, 1,280.16 and 237.15 is: 355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.40 : 1,280.16 = 237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.40/1,280.16 = 237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.40x = 1,280.16 × 237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.40x = 303,589.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,589.94/853.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.74

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