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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.00, 1,330.34 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.00, 1,330.34 and 237.80 is: 356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.00 : 1,330.34 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.00/1,330.34 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.00x = 1,330.34 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.00x = 316,347.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,347.01/887.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.65

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