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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.54, 1,340.21 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.54, 1,340.21 and 244.32 is: 366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.54 : 1,340.21 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.54/1,340.21 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.54x = 1,340.21 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.54x = 327,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,438.89/893.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.45

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