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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.68, 1,343.36 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.68, 1,343.36 and 246.48 is: 369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.68 : 1,343.36 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.68/1,343.36 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.68x = 1,343.36 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.68x = 331,111.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,111.37/895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.68

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