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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.61, 1,346.42 and 248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.61, 1,346.42 and 248.34 is: 372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.61 : 1,346.42 = 248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.61/1,346.42 = 248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.61x = 1,346.42 × 248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.61x = 334,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,373.75/897.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.52

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