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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.86, 1,334.72 and 240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.86, 1,334.72 and 240.58 is: 360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.86 : 1,334.72 = 240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.86/1,334.72 = 240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.86x = 1,334.72 × 240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.86x = 321,106.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,106.94/889.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.85

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