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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.72, 1,329.98 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.72, 1,329.98 and 237.41 is: 356.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.72 : 1,329.98 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.72/1,329.98 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.72x = 1,329.98 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.72x = 315,750.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,750.55/886.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.09

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