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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.88, 1,342.26 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.88, 1,342.26 and 245.56 is: 368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.88 : 1,342.26 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.88/1,342.26 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.88x = 1,342.26 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.88x = 329,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,605.37/894.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.32

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