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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.80, 1,283.65 and 239.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.80, 1,283.65 and 239.47 is: 359.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.80 : 1,283.65 = 239.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.80/1,283.65 = 239.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.80x = 1,283.65 × 239.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.80x = 307,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,391.86/855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.19

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