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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.23, 1,332.35 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.23, 1,332.35 and 271.92 is: 407.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.23 : 1,332.35 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.23/1,332.35 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.23x = 1,332.35 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.23x = 362,297.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,297.27/888.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.89

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