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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888, 1,331.60 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888, 1,331.60 and 340.16 is: 510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888 : 1,331.60 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888/1,331.60 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888x = 1,331.60 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888x = 452,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,957.06/888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.09

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