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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.48, 1,346.22 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.48, 1,346.22 and 248.22 is: 372.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.48 : 1,346.22 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.48/1,346.22 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.48x = 1,346.22 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.48x = 334,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,158.73/897.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.33

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