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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.08, 1,346.97 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.08, 1,346.97 and 248.67 is: 372.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.08 : 1,346.97 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.08/1,346.97 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.08x = 1,346.97 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.08x = 334,951.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,951.03/898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.96

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