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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.27, 1,333.90 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.27, 1,333.90 and 240.03 is: 360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.27 : 1,333.90 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.27/1,333.90 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.27x = 1,333.90 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.27x = 320,176.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,176.02/889.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.05

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