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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.12, 1,332.24 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.12, 1,332.24 and 311.04 is: 466.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.12 : 1,332.24 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.12/1,332.24 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.12x = 1,332.24 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.12x = 414,379.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,379.93/888.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.58

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