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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.34, 1,281.44 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.34, 1,281.44 and 238.04 is: 357.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.34 : 1,281.44 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.34/1,281.44 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.34x = 1,281.44 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.34x = 305,026.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,026.38/854.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.03

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