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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.16, 1,339.80 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.16, 1,339.80 and 243.88 is: 365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.16 : 1,339.80 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.16/1,339.80 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.16x = 1,339.80 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.16x = 326,750.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,750.42/893.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.84

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