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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.25, 1,339.71 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.25, 1,339.71 and 243.90 is: 365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.25 : 1,339.71 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.25/1,339.71 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.25x = 1,339.71 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.25x = 326,755.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,755.27/893.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.80

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