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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.98, 1,340.98 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.98, 1,340.98 and 244.68 is: 367.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.98 : 1,340.98 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.98/1,340.98 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.98x = 1,340.98 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.98x = 328,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,110.99/893.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.02

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