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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.88, 1,336.16 and 241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.88, 1,336.16 and 241.46 is: 362.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.88 : 1,336.16 = 241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.88/1,336.16 = 241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.88x = 1,336.16 × 241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.88x = 322,621.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,621.31/890.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.14

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