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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.25, 1,327.88 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.25, 1,327.88 and 308.13 is: 462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.25 : 1,327.88 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.25/1,327.88 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.25x = 1,327.88 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.25x = 409,159.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,159.66/885.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.20

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