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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.52, 1,331.24 and 238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.52, 1,331.24 and 238.22 is: 357.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.52 : 1,331.24 = 238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.52/1,331.24 = 238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.52x = 1,331.24 × 238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.52x = 317,127.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,127.99/887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.32

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