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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.20, 1,332.32 and 311.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.20, 1,332.32 and 311.07 is: 466.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.20 : 1,332.32 = 311.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.20/1,332.32 = 311.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.20x = 1,332.32 × 311.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.20x = 414,443.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,443.23/888.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.61

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