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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.39, 1,332.57 and 230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.39, 1,332.57 and 230.26 is: 345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.39 : 1,332.57 = 230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.39/1,332.57 = 230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.39x = 1,332.57 × 230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.39x = 306,837.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,837.57/888.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.39

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