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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.88, 1,337.72 and 242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.88, 1,337.72 and 242.56 is: 363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.88 : 1,337.72 = 242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.88/1,337.72 = 242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.88x = 1,337.72 × 242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.88x = 324,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,477.36/891.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.81

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