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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.54, 1,344.65 and 238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.54, 1,344.65 and 238.42 is: 357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.54 : 1,344.65 = 238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.54/1,344.65 = 238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.54x = 1,344.65 × 238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.54x = 320,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,586.90/896.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.58

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