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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.45, 1,335.56 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.45, 1,335.56 and 241.23 is: 361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.45 : 1,335.56 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.45/1,335.56 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.45x = 1,335.56 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.45x = 322,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,175.93/890.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.81

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