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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.79, 1,336.26 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.79, 1,336.26 and 241.50 is: 362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.79 : 1,336.26 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.79/1,336.26 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.79x = 1,336.26 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.79x = 322,706.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,706.79/890.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.27

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