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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.94, 1,338.01 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.94, 1,338.01 and 242.68 is: 364.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.94 : 1,338.01 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.94/1,338.01 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.94x = 1,338.01 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.94x = 324,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,708.27/891.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.05

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