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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.78, 1,330.26 and 237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.78, 1,330.26 and 237.58 is: 356.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.78 : 1,330.26 = 237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.78/1,330.26 = 237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.78x = 1,330.26 × 237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.78x = 316,043.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,043.17/886.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.39

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