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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888, 1,331.96 and 238.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888, 1,331.96 and 238.78 is: 358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888 : 1,331.96 = 238.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888/1,331.96 = 238.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888x = 1,331.96 × 238.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888x = 318,045.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,045.41/888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.16

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