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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.36, 1,283.03 and 239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.36, 1,283.03 and 239.05 is: 358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.36 : 1,283.03 = 239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.36/1,283.03 = 239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.36x = 1,283.03 × 239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.36x = 306,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,707.13/855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.57

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