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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,347.24 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,347.24 and 248.94 is: 373.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,347.24 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,347.24 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,347.24 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 335,381.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,381.93/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.41

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