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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.50, 1,331.09 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.50, 1,331.09 and 238.28 is: 357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.50 : 1,331.09 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.50/1,331.09 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.50x = 1,331.09 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.50x = 317,170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,170.93/887.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.38

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