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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.13, 1,342.54 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.13, 1,342.54 and 237.02 is: 355.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.13 : 1,342.54 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.13/1,342.54 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.13x = 1,342.54 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.13x = 318,201.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,201.53/895.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.48

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