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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.59, 1,335.69 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.59, 1,335.69 and 241.18 is: 361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.59 : 1,335.69 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.59/1,335.69 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.59x = 1,335.69 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.59x = 322,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,141.71/890.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.72

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