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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.69, 1,335.94 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.69, 1,335.94 and 241.48 is: 362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.69 : 1,335.94 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.69/1,335.94 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.69x = 1,335.94 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.69x = 322,594.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,594.90/890.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.19

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