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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.94, 1,339.46 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.94, 1,339.46 and 243.66 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.94 : 1,339.46 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.94/1,339.46 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.94x = 1,339.46 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.94x = 326,371.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,371.61/892.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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