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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.61, 1,335.70 and 241.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.61, 1,335.70 and 241.39 is: 362.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.61 : 1,335.70 = 241.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.61/1,335.70 = 241.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.61x = 1,335.70 × 241.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.61x = 322,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,424.62/890.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.03

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