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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.65, 1,338.80 and 243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.65, 1,338.80 and 243.23 is: 364.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.65 : 1,338.80 = 243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.65/1,338.80 = 243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.65x = 1,338.80 × 243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.65x = 325,636.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,636.32/892.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.80

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