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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.08, 1,344 and 246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.08, 1,344 and 246.70 is: 370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.08 : 1,344 = 246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.08/1,344 = 246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.08x = 1,344 × 246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.08x = 331,564.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,564.80/896.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.02

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