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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.97, 1,336.36 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.97, 1,336.36 and 241.76 is: 362.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.97 : 1,336.36 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.97/1,336.36 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.97x = 1,336.36 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.97x = 323,078.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,078.39/890.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.61

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