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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.14, 1,332.27 and 310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.14, 1,332.27 and 310.94 is: 466.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.14 : 1,332.27 = 310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.14/1,332.27 = 310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.14x = 1,332.27 × 310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.14x = 414,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,249.37/888.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.43

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