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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.88, 1,343.67 and 237.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.88, 1,343.67 and 237.77 is: 356.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.88 : 1,343.67 = 237.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.88/1,343.67 = 237.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.88x = 1,343.67 × 237.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.88x = 319,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,477.70/895.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.61

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