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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.24, 1,347.41 and 240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.24, 1,347.41 and 240.10 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.24 : 1,347.41 = 240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.24/1,347.41 = 240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.24x = 1,347.41 × 240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.24x = 323,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,505.20/898.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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