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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.11, 1,281.04 and 237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.11, 1,281.04 and 237.86 is: 356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.11 : 1,281.04 = 237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.11/1,281.04 = 237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.11x = 1,281.04 × 237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.11x = 304,708.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,708.17/854.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.76

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