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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.16, 1,332.24 and 310.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.16, 1,332.24 and 310.90 is: 466.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.16 : 1,332.24 = 310.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.16/1,332.24 = 310.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.16x = 1,332.24 × 310.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.16x = 414,185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,185.20/888.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.34

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