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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.10, 1,340.94 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.10, 1,340.94 and 244.68 is: 366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.10 : 1,340.94 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.10/1,340.94 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.10x = 1,340.94 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.10x = 328,101.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,101.20/894.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.96

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