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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.22, 1,347.34 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.22, 1,347.34 and 248.96 is: 373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.22 : 1,347.34 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.22/1,347.34 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.22x = 1,347.34 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.22x = 335,433.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,433.77/898.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.44

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