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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.61, 1,335.99 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.61, 1,335.99 and 232.48 is: 348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.61 : 1,335.99 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.61/1,335.99 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.61x = 1,335.99 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.61x = 310,590.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,590.96/890.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.74

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