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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888, 1,331.40 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888, 1,331.40 and 340.20 is: 510.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888 : 1,331.40 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888/1,331.40 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888x = 1,331.40 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888x = 452,942.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,942.28/888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.07

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