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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.14, 1,341.22 and 244.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.14, 1,341.22 and 244.87 is: 367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.14 : 1,341.22 = 244.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.14/1,341.22 = 244.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.14x = 1,341.22 × 244.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.14x = 328,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,425.15/894.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.31

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