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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.22, 1,331.05 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.22, 1,331.05 and 339.44 is: 509.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.22 : 1,331.05 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.22/1,331.05 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.22x = 1,331.05 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.22x = 451,809.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,809.91/887.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.25

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