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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.98, 1,348.38 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.98, 1,348.38 and 240.96 is: 361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.98 : 1,348.38 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.98/1,348.38 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.98x = 1,348.38 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.98x = 324,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,905.64/898.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.42

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