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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.49, 1,280.09 and 237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.49, 1,280.09 and 237.03 is: 355.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.49 : 1,280.09 = 237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.49/1,280.09 = 237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.49x = 1,280.09 × 237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.49x = 303,422.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,422.93/853.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.51

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