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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.48, 1,340.20 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.48, 1,340.20 and 244.26 is: 366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.48 : 1,340.20 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.48/1,340.20 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.48x = 1,340.20 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.48x = 327,357.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,357.25/893.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.38

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