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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.20, 1,342.71 and 246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.20, 1,342.71 and 246.03 is: 369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.20 : 1,342.71 = 246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.20/1,342.71 = 246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.20x = 1,342.71 × 246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.20x = 330,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,346.94/895.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.02

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