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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.64, 1,331.34 and 238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.64, 1,331.34 and 238.43 is: 357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.64 : 1,331.34 = 238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.64/1,331.34 = 238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.64x = 1,331.34 × 238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.64x = 317,424.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,424.74/887.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.61

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