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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.55, 1,281.88 and 238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.55, 1,281.88 and 238.24 is: 357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.55 : 1,281.88 = 238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.55/1,281.88 = 238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.55x = 1,281.88 × 238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.55x = 305,395.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,395.65/854.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.38

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