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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.65, 1,337.48 and 242.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.65, 1,337.48 and 242.39 is: 363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.65 : 1,337.48 = 242.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.65/1,337.48 = 242.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.65x = 1,337.48 × 242.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.65x = 324,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,183.88/891.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.58

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