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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.47, 1,343.25 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.47, 1,343.25 and 246.21 is: 369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.47 : 1,343.25 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.47/1,343.25 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.47x = 1,343.25 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.47x = 330,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,721.58/895.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.33

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