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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.02, 1,336.60 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.02, 1,336.60 and 232.98 is: 349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.02 : 1,336.60 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.02/1,336.60 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.02x = 1,336.60 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.02x = 311,399.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,399.90/891.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.49

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