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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.58, 1,283.16 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.58, 1,283.16 and 239.12 is: 358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.58 : 1,283.16 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.58/1,283.16 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.58x = 1,283.16 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.58x = 306,829.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,829.22/855.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.62

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