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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.59, 1,334.19 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.59, 1,334.19 and 240.18 is: 360.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.59 : 1,334.19 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.59/1,334.19 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.59x = 1,334.19 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.59x = 320,445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,445.75/889.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.22

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