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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.38, 1,335.40 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.38, 1,335.40 and 241.03 is: 361.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.38 : 1,335.40 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.38/1,335.40 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.38x = 1,335.40 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.38x = 321,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,864.18/890.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.49

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