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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.38, 1,332.55 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.38, 1,332.55 and 303.22 is: 454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.38 : 1,332.55 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.38/1,332.55 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.38x = 1,332.55 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.38x = 404,055.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,055.81/888.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.82

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