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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.10, 1,342.44 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.10, 1,342.44 and 245.68 is: 368.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.10 : 1,342.44 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.10/1,342.44 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.10x = 1,342.44 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.10x = 329,810.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,810.66/895.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.46

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