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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.36, 1,281.46 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.36, 1,281.46 and 238.12 is: 357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.36 : 1,281.46 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.36/1,281.46 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.36x = 1,281.46 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.36x = 305,141.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,141.26/854.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.16

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