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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.08, 1,336.66 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.08, 1,336.66 and 241.83 is: 362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.08 : 1,336.66 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.08/1,336.66 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.08x = 1,336.66 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.08x = 323,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,243.88/891.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.76

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