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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.34, 1,338.42 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.34, 1,338.42 and 243.14 is: 364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.34 : 1,338.42 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.34/1,338.42 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.34x = 1,338.42 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.34x = 325,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,423.44/892.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.69

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