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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.04, 1,332.05 and 238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.04, 1,332.05 and 238.77 is: 358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.04 : 1,332.05 = 238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.04/1,332.05 = 238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.04x = 1,332.05 × 238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.04x = 318,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,057.80/888.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.16

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