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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.26, 1,335.40 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.26, 1,335.40 and 240.98 is: 361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.26 : 1,335.40 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.26/1,335.40 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.26x = 1,335.40 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.26x = 321,804.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,804.69/890.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.47

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