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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.19, 1,332.50 and 311.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.19, 1,332.50 and 311.06 is: 466.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.19 : 1,332.50 = 311.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.19/1,332.50 = 311.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.19x = 1,332.50 × 311.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.19x = 414,489.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,489.23/888.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.67

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