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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.26, 1,332.40 and 311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.26, 1,332.40 and 311 is: 466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.26 : 1,332.40 = 311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.26/1,332.40 = 311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.26x = 1,332.40 × 311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.26x = 414,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,376.40/888.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.50

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