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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.10, 1,336.65 and 241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.10, 1,336.65 and 241.82 is: 362.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.10 : 1,336.65 = 241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.10/1,336.65 = 241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.10x = 1,336.65 × 241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.10x = 323,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,220.81/891.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.72

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