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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.74, 1,338.98 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.74, 1,338.98 and 243.50 is: 365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.74 : 1,338.98 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.74/1,338.98 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.74x = 1,338.98 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.74x = 326,041.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,041.63/892.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.21

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