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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.54, 1,347.72 and 249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.54, 1,347.72 and 249.22 is: 373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.54 : 1,347.72 = 249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.54/1,347.72 = 249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.54x = 1,347.72 × 249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.54x = 335,878.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,878.78/898.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.81

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