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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.56, 1,335.68 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.56, 1,335.68 and 241.35 is: 361.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.56 : 1,335.68 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.56/1,335.68 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.56x = 1,335.68 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.56x = 322,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,359.69/890.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.97

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