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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.33, 1,346.04 and 248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.33, 1,346.04 and 248.07 is: 372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.33 : 1,346.04 = 248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.33/1,346.04 = 248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.33x = 1,346.04 × 248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.33x = 333,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,912.14/897.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.12

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