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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.66, 1,337.56 and 242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.66, 1,337.56 and 242.38 is: 363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.66 : 1,337.56 = 242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.66/1,337.56 = 242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.66x = 1,337.56 × 242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.66x = 324,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,189.89/891.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.58

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