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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.42, 1,281.39 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.42, 1,281.39 and 238.07 is: 357.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.42 : 1,281.39 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.42/1,281.39 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.42x = 1,281.39 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.42x = 305,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,062.83/854.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.04

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