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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.84, 1,280.82 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.84, 1,280.82 and 237.54 is: 356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.84 : 1,280.82 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.84/1,280.82 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.84x = 1,280.82 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.84x = 304,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,245.98/853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.33

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