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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.61, 1,340.17 and 244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.61, 1,340.17 and 244.19 is: 366.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.61 : 1,340.17 = 244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.61/1,340.17 = 244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.61x = 1,340.17 × 244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.61x = 327,256.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,256.11/893.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.22

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