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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.22, 1,332.41 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.22, 1,332.41 and 238.94 is: 358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.22 : 1,332.41 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.22/1,332.41 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.22x = 1,332.41 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.22x = 318,366.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,366.05/888.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.43

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