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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.26, 1,281.15 and 238.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.26, 1,281.15 and 238.03 is: 356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.26 : 1,281.15 = 238.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.26/1,281.15 = 238.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.26x = 1,281.15 × 238.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.26x = 304,948.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,948.93/854.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.98

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