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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.31, 1,345.97 and 248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.31, 1,345.97 and 248.05 is: 372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.31 : 1,345.97 = 248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.31/1,345.97 = 248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.31x = 1,345.97 × 248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.31x = 333,867.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,867.86/897.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.08

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