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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.72, 1,337.65 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.72, 1,337.65 and 242.44 is: 363.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.72 : 1,337.65 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.72/1,337.65 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.72x = 1,337.65 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.72x = 324,299.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,299.87/891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.68

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