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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.92, 1,339.20 and 243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.92, 1,339.20 and 243.70 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.92 : 1,339.20 = 243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.92/1,339.20 = 243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.92x = 1,339.20 × 243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.92x = 326,363.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,363.04/892.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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