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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.85, 1,331.87 and 238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.85, 1,331.87 and 238.65 is: 358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.85 : 1,331.87 = 238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.85/1,331.87 = 238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.85x = 1,331.87 × 238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.85x = 317,849.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,849.58/887.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.00

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