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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.33, 1,346.09 and 248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.33, 1,346.09 and 248.07 is: 372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.33 : 1,346.09 = 248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.33/1,346.09 = 248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.33x = 1,346.09 × 248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.33x = 333,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,923.31/897.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.13

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