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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.48, 1,337.21 and 242.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.48, 1,337.21 and 242.21 is: 363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.48 : 1,337.21 = 242.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.48/1,337.21 = 242.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.48x = 1,337.21 × 242.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.48x = 323,877.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,877.74/891.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.30

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