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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.21, 1,282.82 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.21, 1,282.82 and 238.92 is: 358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.21 : 1,282.82 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.21/1,282.82 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.21x = 1,282.82 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.21x = 306,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,491.06/855.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.38

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