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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.14, 1,332.23 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.14, 1,332.23 and 271.86 is: 407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.14 : 1,332.23 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.14/1,332.23 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.14x = 1,332.23 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.14x = 362,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,178.69/888.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.80

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