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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.39, 1,337.12 and 242.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.39, 1,337.12 and 242.15 is: 363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.39 : 1,337.12 = 242.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.39/1,337.12 = 242.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.39x = 1,337.12 × 242.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.39x = 323,783.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,783.61/891.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.23

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