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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.51, 1,338.75 and 243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.51, 1,338.75 and 243.22 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.51 : 1,338.75 = 243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.51/1,338.75 = 243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.51x = 1,338.75 × 243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.51x = 325,610.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,610.78/892.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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