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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.54, 1,283.29 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.54, 1,283.29 and 239.24 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.54 : 1,283.29 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.54/1,283.29 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.54x = 1,283.29 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.54x = 307,016.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,016.91/855.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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