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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.22, 1,341.38 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.22, 1,341.38 and 244.96 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.22 : 1,341.38 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.22/1,341.38 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.22x = 1,341.38 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.22x = 328,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,583.22/894.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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