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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.89, 1,342.22 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.89, 1,342.22 and 245.58 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.89 : 1,342.22 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.89/1,342.22 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.89x = 1,342.22 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.89x = 329,621.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,621.16/894.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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