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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.76, 1,336.08 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.76, 1,336.08 and 241.56 is: 362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.76 : 1,336.08 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.76/1,336.08 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.76x = 1,336.08 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.76x = 322,743.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,743.48/890.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.32

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