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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.06, 1,341.03 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.06, 1,341.03 and 244.80 is: 367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.06 : 1,341.03 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.06/1,341.03 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.06x = 1,341.03 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.06x = 328,284.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,284.14/894.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.18

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