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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.18, 1,332.21 and 303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.18, 1,332.21 and 303.15 is: 454.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.18 : 1,332.21 = 303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.18/1,332.21 = 303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.18x = 1,332.21 × 303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.18x = 403,859.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,859.46/888.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.70

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