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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.50, 1,280.21 and 237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.50, 1,280.21 and 237.30 is: 355.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.50 : 1,280.21 = 237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.50/1,280.21 = 237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.50x = 1,280.21 × 237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.50x = 303,787.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,787.85/853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.93

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