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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.53, 1,331.30 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.53, 1,331.30 and 238.32 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.53 : 1,331.30 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.53/1,331.30 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.53x = 1,331.30 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.53x = 317,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,275.42/887.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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