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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.60, 1,346.16 and 248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.60, 1,346.16 and 248.19 is: 372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.60 : 1,346.16 = 248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.60/1,346.16 = 248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.60x = 1,346.16 × 248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.60x = 334,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,103.45/897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.22

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