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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.56, 1,337.33 and 242.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.56, 1,337.33 and 242.29 is: 363.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.56 : 1,337.33 = 242.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.56/1,337.33 = 242.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.56x = 1,337.33 × 242.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.56x = 324,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,018.04/891.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.43

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