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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.27, 1,335.47 and 241.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.27, 1,335.47 and 241.01 is: 361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.27 : 1,335.47 = 241.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.27/1,335.47 = 241.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.27x = 1,335.47 × 241.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.27x = 321,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,861.62/890.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.53

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