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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898, 1,346.83 and 248.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898, 1,346.83 and 248.69 is: 372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898 : 1,346.83 = 248.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898/1,346.83 = 248.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898x = 1,346.83 × 248.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898x = 334,943.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,943.15/898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.99

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