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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.23, 1,332.34 and 310.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.23, 1,332.34 and 310.97 is: 466.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.23 : 1,332.34 = 310.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.23/1,332.34 = 310.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.23x = 1,332.34 × 310.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.23x = 414,310.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,310.33/888.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.45

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