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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.36, 1,340.12 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.36, 1,340.12 and 244.08 is: 366.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.36 : 1,340.12 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.36/1,340.12 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.36x = 1,340.12 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.36x = 327,096.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,096.49/893.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.14

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