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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.76, 1,282.08 and 238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.76, 1,282.08 and 238.46 is: 357.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.76 : 1,282.08 = 238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.76/1,282.08 = 238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.76x = 1,282.08 × 238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.76x = 305,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,724.80/854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.67

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