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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.74, 1,336.13 and 241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.74, 1,336.13 and 241.47 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.74 : 1,336.13 = 241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.74/1,336.13 = 241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.74x = 1,336.13 × 241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.74x = 322,635.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,635.31/890.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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