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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.88, 1,337.83 and 242.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.88, 1,337.83 and 242.62 is: 363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.88 : 1,337.83 = 242.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.88/1,337.83 = 242.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.88x = 1,337.83 × 242.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.88x = 324,579.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,579.76/891.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.93

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