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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.62, 1,335.99 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.62, 1,335.99 and 241.34 is: 362.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.62 : 1,335.99 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.62/1,335.99 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.62x = 1,335.99 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.62x = 322,427.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,427.83/890.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.03

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