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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.82, 1,333.34 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.82, 1,333.34 and 303.92 is: 455.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.82 : 1,333.34 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.82/1,333.34 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.82x = 1,333.34 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.82x = 405,228.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,228.69/888.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.92

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