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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.01, 1,282.28 and 238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.01, 1,282.28 and 238.67 is: 357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.01 : 1,282.28 = 238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.01/1,282.28 = 238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.01x = 1,282.28 × 238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.01x = 306,045.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,045.57/855.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.94

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