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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.02, 1,332.10 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.02, 1,332.10 and 303.30 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.02 : 1,332.10 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.02/1,332.10 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.02x = 1,332.10 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.02x = 404,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,025.93/888.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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