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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.13, 1,347.20 and 248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.13, 1,347.20 and 248.90 is: 373.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.13 : 1,347.20 = 248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.13/1,347.20 = 248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.13x = 1,347.20 × 248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.13x = 335,310.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,310.10/898.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.34

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