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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.24, 1,330.89 and 237.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.24, 1,330.89 and 237.97 is: 356.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.24 : 1,330.89 = 237.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.24/1,330.89 = 237.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.24x = 1,330.89 × 237.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.24x = 316,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,708.57/887.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.96

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