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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.57, 1,283.31 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.57, 1,283.31 and 239.28 is: 358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.57 : 1,283.31 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.57/1,283.31 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.57x = 1,283.31 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.57x = 307,070.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,070.42/855.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.91

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