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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.22, 1,339.84 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.22, 1,339.84 and 243.96 is: 365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.22 : 1,339.84 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.22/1,339.84 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.22x = 1,339.84 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.22x = 326,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,867.37/893.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.94

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