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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.16, 1,336.74 and 241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.16, 1,336.74 and 241.90 is: 362.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.16 : 1,336.74 = 241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.16/1,336.74 = 241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.16x = 1,336.74 × 241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.16x = 323,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,350.72/891.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.84

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