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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.95, 1,280.88 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.95, 1,280.88 and 237.64 is: 356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.95 : 1,280.88 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.95/1,280.88 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.95x = 1,280.88 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.95x = 304,388.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,388.32/853.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.45

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