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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.70, 1,280.51 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.70, 1,280.51 and 237.44 is: 356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.70 : 1,280.51 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.70/1,280.51 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.70x = 1,280.51 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.70x = 304,036.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,036.70/853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.14

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