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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.18, 1,344.03 and 246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.18, 1,344.03 and 246.95 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.18 : 1,344.03 = 246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.18/1,344.03 = 246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.18x = 1,344.03 × 246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.18x = 331,908.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,908.21/896.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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