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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.33, 1,335.51 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.33, 1,335.51 and 241.02 is: 361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.33 : 1,335.51 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.33/1,335.51 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.33x = 1,335.51 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.33x = 321,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,884.62/890.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.54

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