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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.54, 1,338.61 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.54, 1,338.61 and 243.33 is: 364.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.54 : 1,338.61 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.54/1,338.61 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.54x = 1,338.61 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.54x = 325,723.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,723.97/892.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.94

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