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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.76, 1,331.46 and 238.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.76, 1,331.46 and 238.53 is: 357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.76 : 1,331.46 = 238.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.76/1,331.46 = 238.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.76x = 1,331.46 × 238.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.76x = 317,593.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,593.15/887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.75

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