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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.92, 1,330.37 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.92, 1,330.37 and 237.65 is: 356.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.92 : 1,330.37 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.92/1,330.37 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.92x = 1,330.37 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.92x = 316,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,164.30/886.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.48

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