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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.36, 1,333.91 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.36, 1,333.91 and 240.14 is: 360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.36 : 1,333.91 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.36/1,333.91 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.36x = 1,333.91 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.36x = 320,325.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,325.15/889.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.18

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