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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.52, 1,337.34 and 242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.52, 1,337.34 and 242.24 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.52 : 1,337.34 = 242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.52/1,337.34 = 242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.52x = 1,337.34 × 242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.52x = 323,957.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,957.24/891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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