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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.92, 1,331.92 and 310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.92, 1,331.92 and 310.88 is: 466.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.92 : 1,331.92 = 310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.92/1,331.92 = 310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.92x = 1,331.92 × 310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.92x = 414,067.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,067.29/887.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.33

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