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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.59, 1,337.20 and 242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.59, 1,337.20 and 242.17 is: 363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.59 : 1,337.20 = 242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.59/1,337.20 = 242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.59x = 1,337.20 × 242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.59x = 323,825.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,825.78/891.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.20

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