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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.65, 1,334.42 and 240.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.65, 1,334.42 and 240.38 is: 360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.65 : 1,334.42 = 240.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.65/1,334.42 = 240.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.65x = 1,334.42 × 240.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.65x = 320,760.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,760.01/889.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.55

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