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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.38, 1,331.06 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.38, 1,331.06 and 302.22 is: 453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.38 : 1,331.06 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.38/1,331.06 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.38x = 1,331.06 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.38x = 402,271.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,271.44/887.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.33

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