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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.23, 1,331.44 and 340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.23, 1,331.44 and 340.27 is: 510.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.23 : 1,331.44 = 340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.23/1,331.44 = 340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.23x = 1,331.44 × 340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.23x = 453,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,044.91/888.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.05

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