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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.33, 1,340.01 and 244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.33, 1,340.01 and 244.07 is: 366.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.33 : 1,340.01 = 244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.33/1,340.01 = 244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.33x = 1,340.01 × 244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.33x = 327,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,049.54/893.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.10

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