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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.84, 1,336.07 and 241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.84, 1,336.07 and 241.43 is: 362.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.84 : 1,336.07 = 241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.84/1,336.07 = 241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.84x = 1,336.07 × 241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.84x = 322,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,559.49/890.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.09

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