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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.10, 1,338.15 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.10, 1,338.15 and 242.82 is: 364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.10 : 1,338.15 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.10/1,338.15 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.10x = 1,338.15 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.10x = 324,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,929.58/892.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.23

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