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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.33, 1,338.48 and 243.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.33, 1,338.48 and 243.13 is: 364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.33 : 1,338.48 = 243.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.33/1,338.48 = 243.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.33x = 1,338.48 × 243.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.33x = 325,424.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,424.64/892.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.69

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