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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.12, 1,341 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.12, 1,341 and 244.86 is: 367.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.12 : 1,341 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.12/1,341 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.12x = 1,341 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.12x = 328,357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,357.26/894.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.24

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