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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.98, 1,330.35 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.98, 1,330.35 and 237.75 is: 356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.98 : 1,330.35 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.98/1,330.35 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.98x = 1,330.35 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.98x = 316,290.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,290.71/886.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.59

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