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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.26, 1,344.24 and 246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.26, 1,344.24 and 246.82 is: 370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.26 : 1,344.24 = 246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.26/1,344.24 = 246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.26x = 1,344.24 × 246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.26x = 331,785.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,785.32/896.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.19

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