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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.12, 1,282.66 and 238.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.12, 1,282.66 and 238.81 is: 358.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.12 : 1,282.66 = 238.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.12/1,282.66 = 238.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.12x = 1,282.66 × 238.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.12x = 306,309.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,309.83/855.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.21

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