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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.35, 1,346.09 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.35, 1,346.09 and 248.13 is: 372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.35 : 1,346.09 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.35/1,346.09 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.35x = 1,346.09 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.35x = 334,004.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,004.07/897.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.21

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