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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.67, 1,331.58 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.67, 1,331.58 and 238.41 is: 357.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.67 : 1,331.58 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.67/1,331.58 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.67x = 1,331.58 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.67x = 317,461.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,461.99/887.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.64

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