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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.61, 1,338.67 and 243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.61, 1,338.67 and 243.19 is: 364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.61 : 1,338.67 = 243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.61/1,338.67 = 243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.61x = 1,338.67 × 243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.61x = 325,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,551.16/892.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.72

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