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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.36, 1,332.57 and 230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.36, 1,332.57 and 230.23 is: 345.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.36 : 1,332.57 = 230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.36/1,332.57 = 230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.36x = 1,332.57 × 230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.36x = 306,797.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,797.59/888.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.35

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