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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.32, 1,335.51 and 241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.32, 1,335.51 and 241.06 is: 361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.32 : 1,335.51 = 241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.32/1,335.51 = 241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.32x = 1,335.51 × 241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.32x = 321,934.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,934.70/890.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.60

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