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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.06, 1,282.47 and 238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.06, 1,282.47 and 238.85 is: 358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.06 : 1,282.47 = 238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.06/1,282.47 = 238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.06x = 1,282.47 × 238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.06x = 306,311.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,311.55/855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.23

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