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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.48, 1,335.81 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.48, 1,335.81 and 241.26 is: 361.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.48 : 1,335.81 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.48/1,335.81 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.48x = 1,335.81 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.48x = 322,277.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,277.52/890.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.92

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