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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.48, 1,343.10 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.48, 1,343.10 and 246.22 is: 369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.48 : 1,343.10 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.48/1,343.10 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.48x = 1,343.10 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.48x = 330,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,698.08/895.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.30

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