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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.11, 1,341.18 and 244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.11, 1,341.18 and 244.85 is: 367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.11 : 1,341.18 = 244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.11/1,341.18 = 244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.11x = 1,341.18 × 244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.11x = 328,387.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,387.92/894.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.28

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