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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.14, 1,332.21 and 340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.14, 1,332.21 and 340.30 is: 510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.14 : 1,332.21 = 340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.14/1,332.21 = 340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.14x = 1,332.21 × 340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.14x = 453,351.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,351.06/888.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.45

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