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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.37, 1,340.12 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.37, 1,340.12 and 244.09 is: 366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.37 : 1,340.12 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.37/1,340.12 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.37x = 1,340.12 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.37x = 327,109.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,109.89/893.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.15

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