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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.86, 1,346.80 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.86, 1,346.80 and 248.60 is: 372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.86 : 1,346.80 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.86/1,346.80 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.86x = 1,346.80 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.86x = 334,814.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,814.48/897.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.90

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