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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.84, 1,336.17 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.84, 1,336.17 and 241.64 is: 362.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.84 : 1,336.17 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.84/1,336.17 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.84x = 1,336.17 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.84x = 322,872.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,872.12/890.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.44

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