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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.23, 1,282.77 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.23, 1,282.77 and 238.95 is: 358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.23 : 1,282.77 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.23/1,282.77 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.23x = 1,282.77 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.23x = 306,517.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,517.89/855.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.41

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