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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.80, 1,183.33 and 240.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.80, 1,183.33 and 240.87 is: 361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.80 : 1,183.33 = 240.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.80/1,183.33 = 240.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.80x = 1,183.33 × 240.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.80x = 285,034.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,034.11/788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.35

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