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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.05, 1,330.61 and 237.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.05, 1,330.61 and 237.77 is: 356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.05 : 1,330.61 = 237.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.05/1,330.61 = 237.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.05x = 1,330.61 × 237.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.05x = 316,379.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,379.14/887.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.66

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