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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.34, 1,355.10 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.34, 1,355.10 and 245.22 is: 367.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.34 : 1,355.10 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.34/1,355.10 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.34x = 1,355.10 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.34x = 332,299.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,299.78/903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.86

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