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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.25, 1,330.89 and 310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.25, 1,330.89 and 310.14 is: 465.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.25 : 1,330.89 = 310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.25/1,330.89 = 310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.25x = 1,330.89 × 310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.25x = 412,762.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,762.22/887.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.22

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