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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.20, 1,347.30 and 248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.20, 1,347.30 and 248.93 is: 373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.20 : 1,347.30 = 248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.20/1,347.30 = 248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.20x = 1,347.30 × 248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.20x = 335,376.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,376.65/898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.39

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