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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.68, 1,336.10 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.68, 1,336.10 and 232.65 is: 348.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.68 : 1,336.10 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.68/1,336.10 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.68x = 1,336.10 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.68x = 310,838.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,838.65/890.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.99

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