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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.73, 1,336.07 and 241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.73, 1,336.07 and 241.45 is: 362.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.73 : 1,336.07 = 241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.73/1,336.07 = 241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.73x = 1,336.07 × 241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.73x = 322,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,591.36/890.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.17

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