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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.65, 1,282.02 and 238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.65, 1,282.02 and 238.33 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.65 : 1,282.02 = 238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.65/1,282.02 = 238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.65x = 1,282.02 × 238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.65x = 305,543.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,543.83/854.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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