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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.69, 1,332.88 and 272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.69, 1,332.88 and 272.23 is: 408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.69 : 1,332.88 = 272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.69/1,332.88 = 272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.69x = 1,332.88 × 272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.69x = 362,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,849.49/888.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.30

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