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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.30, 1,283 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.30, 1,283 and 230.68 is: 346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.30 : 1,283 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.30/1,283 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.30x = 1,283 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.30x = 295,962.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,962.44/855.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.03

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