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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.75, 1,281.99 and 238.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.75, 1,281.99 and 238.39 is: 357.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.75 : 1,281.99 = 238.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.75/1,281.99 = 238.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.75x = 1,281.99 × 238.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.75x = 305,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,613.60/854.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.55

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