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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.37, 1,339.92 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.37, 1,339.92 and 244.16 is: 366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.37 : 1,339.92 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.37/1,339.92 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.37x = 1,339.92 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.37x = 327,148.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,148.17/893.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.20

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