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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.34, 1,338.47 and 243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.34, 1,338.47 and 243.08 is: 364.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.34 : 1,338.47 = 243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.34/1,338.47 = 243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.34x = 1,338.47 × 243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.34x = 325,350.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,350.91/892.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.60

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