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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.19, 1,330.22 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.19, 1,330.22 and 302.00 is: 452.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.19 : 1,330.22 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.19/1,330.22 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.19x = 1,330.22 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.19x = 401,720.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,720.54/887.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.80

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