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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.07, 1,347.09 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.07, 1,347.09 and 248.80 is: 373.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.07 : 1,347.09 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.07/1,347.09 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.07x = 1,347.09 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.07x = 335,155.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,155.99/898.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.20

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