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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.23, 1,282.85 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.23, 1,282.85 and 238.94 is: 358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.23 : 1,282.85 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.23/1,282.85 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.23x = 1,282.85 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.23x = 306,516.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,516.57/855.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.40

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