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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.33, 1,330.99 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.33, 1,330.99 and 238.12 is: 357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.33 : 1,330.99 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.33/1,330.99 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.33x = 1,330.99 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.33x = 316,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,935.34/887.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.18

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