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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.49, 1,331.31 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.49, 1,331.31 and 238.23 is: 357.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.49 : 1,331.31 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.49/1,331.31 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.49x = 1,331.31 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.49x = 317,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,157.98/887.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.37

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