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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.69, 1,281.88 and 238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.69, 1,281.88 and 238.46 is: 357.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.69 : 1,281.88 = 238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.69/1,281.88 = 238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.69x = 1,281.88 × 238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.69x = 305,670.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,670.99/854.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.64

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