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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.37, 1,337.01 and 242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.37, 1,337.01 and 242.11 is: 363.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.37 : 1,337.01 = 242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.37/1,337.01 = 242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.37x = 1,337.01 × 242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.37x = 323,703.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,703.49/891.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.15

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