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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.35, 1,334.00 and 240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.35, 1,334.00 and 240.09 is: 360.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.35 : 1,334.00 = 240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.35/1,334.00 = 240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.35x = 1,334.00 × 240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.35x = 320,278.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,278.86/889.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.13

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