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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.86, 1,280.76 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.86, 1,280.76 and 237.56 is: 356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.86 : 1,280.76 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.86/1,280.76 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.86x = 1,280.76 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.86x = 304,257.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,257.35/853.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.33

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