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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.51, 1,334.25 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.51, 1,334.25 and 240.22 is: 360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.51 : 1,334.25 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.51/1,334.25 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.51x = 1,334.25 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.51x = 320,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,513.54/889.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.33

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