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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.08, 1,339.50 and 243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.08, 1,339.50 and 243.70 is: 365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.08 : 1,339.50 = 243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.08/1,339.50 = 243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.08x = 1,339.50 × 243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.08x = 326,436.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,436.15/893.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.52

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