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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.94, 1,336.36 and 241.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.94, 1,336.36 and 241.63 is: 362.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.94 : 1,336.36 = 241.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.94/1,336.36 = 241.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.94x = 1,336.36 × 241.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.94x = 322,904.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,904.67/890.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.43

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