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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.49, 1,280.26 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.49, 1,280.26 and 237.24 is: 355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.49 : 1,280.26 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.49/1,280.26 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.49x = 1,280.26 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.49x = 303,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,732.68/853.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.87

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