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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887, 1,330.64 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887, 1,330.64 and 237.72 is: 356.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887 : 1,330.64 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887/1,330.64 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887x = 1,330.64 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887x = 316,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,319.74/887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.62

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