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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.03, 1,330.55 and 237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.03, 1,330.55 and 237.82 is: 356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.03 : 1,330.55 = 237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.03/1,330.55 = 237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.03x = 1,330.55 × 237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.03x = 316,423.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,423.56/887.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.72

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