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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.52, 1,337.28 and 242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.52, 1,337.28 and 242.26 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.52 : 1,337.28 = 242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.52/1,337.28 = 242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.52x = 1,337.28 × 242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.52x = 323,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,962.77/891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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