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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.18, 1,330.86 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.18, 1,330.86 and 302.18 is: 453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.18 : 1,330.86 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.18/1,330.86 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.18x = 1,330.86 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.18x = 402,159.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,159.27/887.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.30

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