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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.07, 1,341.09 and 244.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.07, 1,341.09 and 244.81 is: 367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.07 : 1,341.09 = 244.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.07/1,341.09 = 244.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.07x = 1,341.09 × 244.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.07x = 328,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,312.24/894.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.21

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