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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.18, 1,339.64 and 243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.18, 1,339.64 and 243.97 is: 365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.18 : 1,339.64 = 243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.18/1,339.64 = 243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.18x = 1,339.64 × 243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.18x = 326,831.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,831.97/893.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.92

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