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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.75, 1,336.10 and 241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.75, 1,336.10 and 241.49 is: 362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.75 : 1,336.10 = 241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.75/1,336.10 = 241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.75x = 1,336.10 × 241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.75x = 322,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,646.90/890.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.22

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