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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.02, 1,331.98 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.02, 1,331.98 and 238.75 is: 358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.02 : 1,331.98 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.02/1,331.98 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.02x = 1,331.98 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.02x = 318,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,010.23/888.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.11

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