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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.93, 1,283.87 and 239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.93, 1,283.87 and 239.70 is: 359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.93 : 1,283.87 = 239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.93/1,283.87 = 239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.93x = 1,283.87 × 239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.93x = 307,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,742.44/855.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.54

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