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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.25, 1,336.83 and 241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.25, 1,336.83 and 241.93 is: 362.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.25 : 1,336.83 = 241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.25/1,336.83 = 241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.25x = 1,336.83 × 241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.25x = 323,419.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,419.28/891.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.88

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