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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.27, 1,335.44 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.27, 1,335.44 and 241.02 is: 361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.27 : 1,335.44 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.27/1,335.44 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.27x = 1,335.44 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.27x = 321,866.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,866.54/890.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.54

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