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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.34, 1,339.92 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.34, 1,339.92 and 316.22 is: 474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.34 : 1,339.92 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.34/1,339.92 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.34x = 1,339.92 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.34x = 423,709.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,709.50/893.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.30

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