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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.32, 1,339.86 and 244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.32, 1,339.86 and 244.10 is: 366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.32 : 1,339.86 = 244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.32/1,339.86 = 244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.32x = 1,339.86 × 244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.32x = 327,059.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,059.83/893.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.12

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