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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.22, 1,342.91 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.22, 1,342.91 and 245.97 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.22 : 1,342.91 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.22/1,342.91 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.22x = 1,342.91 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.22x = 330,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,316.19/895.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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