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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.06, 1,335.08 and 240.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.06, 1,335.08 and 240.79 is: 361.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.06 : 1,335.08 = 240.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.06/1,335.08 = 240.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.06x = 1,335.08 × 240.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.06x = 321,473.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,473.68/890.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.18

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