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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.29, 1,345.77 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.29, 1,345.77 and 239.18 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.29 : 1,345.77 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.29/1,345.77 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.29x = 1,345.77 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.29x = 321,874.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,874.54/897.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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