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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.46, 1,281.56 and 238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.46, 1,281.56 and 238.05 is: 357.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.46 : 1,281.56 = 238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.46/1,281.56 = 238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.46x = 1,281.56 × 238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.46x = 305,074.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,074.17/854.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.04

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