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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.02, 1,332.02 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.02, 1,332.02 and 238.73 is: 358.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.02 : 1,332.02 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.02/1,332.02 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.02x = 1,332.02 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.02x = 317,993.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,993.13/888.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.09

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