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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.96, 1,348.56 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.96, 1,348.56 and 240.88 is: 361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.96 : 1,348.56 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.96/1,348.56 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.96x = 1,348.56 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.96x = 324,841.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,841.13/898.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.35

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