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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.29, 1,332.44 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.29, 1,332.44 and 311.16 is: 466.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.29 : 1,332.44 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.29/1,332.44 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.29x = 1,332.44 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.29x = 414,600.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,600.47/888.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.74

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