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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.55, 1,337.37 and 242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.55, 1,337.37 and 242.20 is: 363.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.55 : 1,337.37 = 242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.55/1,337.37 = 242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.55x = 1,337.37 × 242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.55x = 323,911.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,911.01/891.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.31

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