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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.32, 1,282.98 and 239.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.32, 1,282.98 and 239.03 is: 358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.32 : 1,282.98 = 239.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.32/1,282.98 = 239.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.32x = 1,282.98 × 239.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.32x = 306,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,674.34/855.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.55

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