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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.26, 1,335.39 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.26, 1,335.39 and 241 is: 361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.26 : 1,335.39 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.26/1,335.39 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.26x = 1,335.39 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.26x = 321,828.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,828.99/890.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.50

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