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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.04, 1,332.18 and 310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.04, 1,332.18 and 310.96 is: 466.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.04 : 1,332.18 = 310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.04/1,332.18 = 310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.04x = 1,332.18 × 310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.04x = 414,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,254.69/888.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.48

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