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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.36, 1,332.38 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.36, 1,332.38 and 238.94 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.36 : 1,332.38 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.36/1,332.38 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.36x = 1,332.38 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.36x = 318,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,358.88/888.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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