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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.06, 1,344.20 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.06, 1,344.20 and 246.81 is: 370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.06 : 1,344.20 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.06/1,344.20 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.06x = 1,344.20 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.06x = 331,765.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,765.81/896.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.25

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