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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.09, 1,282.58 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.09, 1,282.58 and 238.89 is: 358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.09 : 1,282.58 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.09/1,282.58 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.09x = 1,282.58 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.09x = 306,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,395.54/855.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.32

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