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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.41, 1,345.95 and 248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.41, 1,345.95 and 248.15 is: 372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.41 : 1,345.95 = 248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.41/1,345.95 = 248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.41x = 1,345.95 × 248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.41x = 334,000.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,000.86/897.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.18

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