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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.34, 1,336.84 and 241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.34, 1,336.84 and 241.90 is: 362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.34 : 1,336.84 = 241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.34/1,336.84 = 241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.34x = 1,336.84 × 241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.34x = 323,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,381.60/891.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.80

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