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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.87, 1,337.61 and 242.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.87, 1,337.61 and 242.45 is: 363.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.87 : 1,337.61 = 242.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.87/1,337.61 = 242.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.87x = 1,337.61 × 242.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.87x = 324,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,302.78/891.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.62

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