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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.35, 1,346.02 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.35, 1,346.02 and 248.06 is: 372.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.35 : 1,346.02 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.35/1,346.02 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.35x = 1,346.02 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.35x = 333,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,896.47/897.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.09

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