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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.73, 1,345.16 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.73, 1,345.16 and 238.60 is: 357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.73 : 1,345.16 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.73/1,345.16 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.73x = 1,345.16 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.73x = 320,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,950.62/896.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.91

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