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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.30, 1,346.01 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.30, 1,346.01 and 248.02 is: 372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.30 : 1,346.01 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.30/1,346.01 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.30x = 1,346.01 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.30x = 333,837.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,837.40/897.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.05

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