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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.85, 1,334.61 and 240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.85, 1,334.61 and 240.42 is: 360.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.85 : 1,334.61 = 240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.85/1,334.61 = 240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.85x = 1,334.61 × 240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.85x = 320,865.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,865.73/889.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.58

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