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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.31, 1,339.95 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.31, 1,339.95 and 244.04 is: 366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.31 : 1,339.95 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.31/1,339.95 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.31x = 1,339.95 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.31x = 327,001.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,001.40/893.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.06

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