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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.48, 1,283.27 and 230.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.48, 1,283.27 and 230.87 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.48 : 1,283.27 = 230.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.48/1,283.27 = 230.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.48x = 1,283.27 × 230.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.48x = 296,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,268.54/855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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