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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.73, 1,329.98 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.73, 1,329.98 and 237.51 is: 356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.73 : 1,329.98 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.73/1,329.98 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.73x = 1,329.98 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.73x = 315,883.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,883.55/886.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.24

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