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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.45, 1,281.62 and 238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.45, 1,281.62 and 238.18 is: 357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.45 : 1,281.62 = 238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.45/1,281.62 = 238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.45x = 1,281.62 × 238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.45x = 305,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,253.64/854.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.25

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