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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.63, 1,343.30 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.63, 1,343.30 and 246.21 is: 369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.63 : 1,343.30 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.63/1,343.30 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.63x = 1,343.30 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.63x = 330,733.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,733.89/895.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.28

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