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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.27, 1,345.75 and 248.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.27, 1,345.75 and 248.00 is: 371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.27 : 1,345.75 = 248.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.27/1,345.75 = 248.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.27x = 1,345.75 × 248.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.27x = 333,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,748.74/897.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.96

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