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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.70, 1,331.56 and 229.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.70, 1,331.56 and 229.58 is: 344.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.70 : 1,331.56 = 229.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.70/1,331.56 = 229.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.70x = 1,331.56 × 229.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.70x = 305,698.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,698.17/887.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.37

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