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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.15, 1,282.56 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.15, 1,282.56 and 238.74 is: 358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.15 : 1,282.56 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.15/1,282.56 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.15x = 1,282.56 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.15x = 306,198.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,198.37/855.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.06

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