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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.84, 1,331.67 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.84, 1,331.67 and 238.64 is: 357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.84 : 1,331.67 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.84/1,331.67 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.84x = 1,331.67 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.84x = 317,789.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,789.73/887.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.94

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