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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.81, 1,348.08 and 240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.81, 1,348.08 and 240.73 is: 361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.81 : 1,348.08 = 240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.81/1,348.08 = 240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.81x = 1,348.08 × 240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.81x = 324,527.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,527.96/898.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.06

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