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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.77, 1,331.61 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.77, 1,331.61 and 238.50 is: 357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.77 : 1,331.61 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.77/1,331.61 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.77x = 1,331.61 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.77x = 317,588.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,588.99/887.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.74

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