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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.55, 1,340.15 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.55, 1,340.15 and 244.14 is: 366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.55 : 1,340.15 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.55/1,340.15 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.55x = 1,340.15 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.55x = 327,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,183.00/893.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.16

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