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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.04, 1,336.52 and 241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.04, 1,336.52 and 241.84 is: 362.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.04 : 1,336.52 = 241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.04/1,336.52 = 241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.04x = 1,336.52 × 241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.04x = 323,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,224.00/891.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.75

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