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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.55, 1,283.38 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.55, 1,283.38 and 239.24 is: 358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.55 : 1,283.38 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.55/1,283.38 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.55x = 1,283.38 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.55x = 307,035.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,035.83/855.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.88

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