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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.21, 1,341.17 and 244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.21, 1,341.17 and 244.79 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.21 : 1,341.17 = 244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.21/1,341.17 = 244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.21x = 1,341.17 × 244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.21x = 328,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,302.33/894.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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