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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.01, 1,335.15 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.01, 1,335.15 and 240.75 is: 361.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.01 : 1,335.15 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.01/1,335.15 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.01x = 1,335.15 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.01x = 321,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,437.36/890.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.16

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