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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.19, 1,283.00 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.19, 1,283.00 and 238.89 is: 358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.19 : 1,283.00 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.19/1,283.00 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.19x = 1,283.00 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.19x = 306,494.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,494.68/855.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.40

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