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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.16, 1,344.07 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.16, 1,344.07 and 246.90 is: 370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.16 : 1,344.07 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.16/1,344.07 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.16x = 1,344.07 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.16x = 331,850.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,850.88/896.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.30

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