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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.80, 1,337.59 and 242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.80, 1,337.59 and 242.38 is: 363.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.80 : 1,337.59 = 242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.80/1,337.59 = 242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.80x = 1,337.59 × 242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.80x = 324,205.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,205.06/891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.54

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