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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.17, 1,332.17 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.17, 1,332.17 and 303.50 is: 455.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.17 : 1,332.17 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.17/1,332.17 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.17x = 1,332.17 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.17x = 404,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,305.42/888.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.21

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