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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.16, 1,332.30 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.16, 1,332.30 and 303.18 is: 454.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.16 : 1,332.30 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.16/1,332.30 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.16x = 1,332.30 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.16x = 403,918.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,918.54/888.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.78

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