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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.19, 1,347.36 and 248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.19, 1,347.36 and 248.93 is: 373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.19 : 1,347.36 = 248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.19/1,347.36 = 248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.19x = 1,347.36 × 248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.19x = 335,398.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,398.32/898.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.42

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