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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.82, 1,336.22 and 241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.82, 1,336.22 and 241.55 is: 362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.82 : 1,336.22 = 241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.82/1,336.22 = 241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.82x = 1,336.22 × 241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.82x = 322,763.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,763.94/890.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.32

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