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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.44, 1,337.11 and 242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.44, 1,337.11 and 242.13 is: 363.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.44 : 1,337.11 = 242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.44/1,337.11 = 242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.44x = 1,337.11 × 242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.44x = 323,754.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,754.44/891.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.18

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