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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.66, 1,280.51 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.66, 1,280.51 and 237.36 is: 356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.66 : 1,280.51 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.66/1,280.51 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.66x = 1,280.51 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.66x = 303,940.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,940.67/853.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.05

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