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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.24, 1,341.28 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.24, 1,341.28 and 244.96 is: 367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.24 : 1,341.28 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.24/1,341.28 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.24x = 1,341.28 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.24x = 328,559.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,559.95/894.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.42

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