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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.97, 1,331.96 and 238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.97, 1,331.96 and 238.69 is: 358.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.97 : 1,331.96 = 238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.97/1,331.96 = 238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.97x = 1,331.96 × 238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.97x = 317,921.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,921.01/887.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.03

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