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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.12, 1,338 and 242.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.12, 1,338 and 242.86 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.12 : 1,338 = 242.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.12/1,338 = 242.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.12x = 1,338 × 242.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.12x = 324,946.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,946.68/892.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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