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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.48, 1,284.48 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.48, 1,284.48 and 240.16 is: 360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.48 : 1,284.48 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.48/1,284.48 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.48x = 1,284.48 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.48x = 308,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,480.72/856.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.17

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