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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.14, 1,344.25 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.14, 1,344.25 and 246.88 is: 370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.14 : 1,344.25 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.14/1,344.25 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.14x = 1,344.25 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.14x = 331,864.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,864.46/896.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.33

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