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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.65, 1,280.52 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.65, 1,280.52 and 237.33 is: 356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.65 : 1,280.52 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.65/1,280.52 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.65x = 1,280.52 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.65x = 303,905.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,905.81/853.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.01

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