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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.12, 1,329.18 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.12, 1,329.18 and 338.16 is: 507.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.12 : 1,329.18 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.12/1,329.18 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.12x = 1,329.18 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.12x = 449,475.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,475.51/886.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.24

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