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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.98, 1,333.44 and 311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.98, 1,333.44 and 311.84 is: 467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.98 : 1,333.44 = 311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.98/1,333.44 = 311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.98x = 1,333.44 × 311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.98x = 415,819.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,819.93/888.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.75

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