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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.27, 1,336.94 and 242.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.27, 1,336.94 and 242.02 is: 363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.27 : 1,336.94 = 242.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.27/1,336.94 = 242.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.27x = 1,336.94 × 242.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.27x = 323,566.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,566.22/891.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.04

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