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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.50, 1,334.08 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.50, 1,334.08 and 240.30 is: 360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.50 : 1,334.08 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.50/1,334.08 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.50x = 1,334.08 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.50x = 320,579.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,579.42/889.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.40

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