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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.48, 1,281.66 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.48, 1,281.66 and 238.16 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.48 : 1,281.66 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.48/1,281.66 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.48x = 1,281.66 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.48x = 305,240.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,240.15/854.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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