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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.84, 1,337.78 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.84, 1,337.78 and 242.60 is: 363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.84 : 1,337.78 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.84/1,337.78 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.84x = 1,337.78 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.84x = 324,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,539.35/891.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.90

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