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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.00, 1,334.84 and 240.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.00, 1,334.84 and 240.65 is: 360.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.00 : 1,334.84 = 240.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.00/1,334.84 = 240.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.00x = 1,334.84 × 240.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.00x = 321,221.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,221.37/890.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.92

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