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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.88, 1,342.31 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.88, 1,342.31 and 245.61 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.88 : 1,342.31 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.88/1,342.31 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.88x = 1,342.31 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.88x = 329,686.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,686.20/894.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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