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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.18, 1,284.25 and 239.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.18, 1,284.25 and 239.93 is: 359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.18 : 1,284.25 = 239.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.18/1,284.25 = 239.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.18x = 1,284.25 × 239.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.18x = 308,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,130.10/856.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.89

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