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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.81, 1,342.20 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.81, 1,342.20 and 245.54 is: 368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.81 : 1,342.20 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.81/1,342.20 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.81x = 1,342.20 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.81x = 329,563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,563.79/894.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.31

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