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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.10, 1,347.15 and 248.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.10, 1,347.15 and 248.78 is: 373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.10 : 1,347.15 = 248.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.10/1,347.15 = 248.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.10x = 1,347.15 × 248.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.10x = 335,143.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,143.98/898.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.17

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