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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.98, 1,337.96 and 242.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.98, 1,337.96 and 242.71 is: 364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.98 : 1,337.96 = 242.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.98/1,337.96 = 242.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.98x = 1,337.96 × 242.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.98x = 324,733.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,733.53/891.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.06

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