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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.85, 1,280.76 and 237.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.85, 1,280.76 and 237.55 is: 356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.85 : 1,280.76 = 237.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.85/1,280.76 = 237.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.85x = 1,280.76 × 237.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.85x = 304,245.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,245.13/853.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.32

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