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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.22, 1,334.91 and 342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.22, 1,334.91 and 342.27 is: 513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.22 : 1,334.91 = 342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.22/1,334.91 = 342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.22x = 1,334.91 × 342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.22x = 456,899.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,899.65/890.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.24

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