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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.91, 1,336.27 and 241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.91, 1,336.27 and 241.71 is: 362.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.91 : 1,336.27 = 241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.91/1,336.27 = 241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.91x = 1,336.27 × 241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.91x = 322,989.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,989.82/890.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.54

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