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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.74, 1,331.69 and 238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.74, 1,331.69 and 238.48 is: 357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.74 : 1,331.69 = 238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.74/1,331.69 = 238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.74x = 1,331.69 × 238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.74x = 317,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,580.24/887.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.74

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