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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.04, 1,347.08 and 248.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.04, 1,347.08 and 248.78 is: 373.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.04 : 1,347.08 = 248.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.04/1,347.08 = 248.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.04x = 1,347.08 × 248.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.04x = 335,128.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,128.69/898.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.18

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