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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.11, 1,336.69 and 241.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.11, 1,336.69 and 241.85 is: 362.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.11 : 1,336.69 = 241.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.11/1,336.69 = 241.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.11x = 1,336.69 × 241.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.11x = 323,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,278.48/891.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.78

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