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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.91, 1,331.86 and 238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.91, 1,331.86 and 238.71 is: 358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.91 : 1,331.86 = 238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.91/1,331.86 = 238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.91x = 1,331.86 × 238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.91x = 317,921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,921.64/887.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.06

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