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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.00, 1,325.84 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.00, 1,325.84 and 234.80 is: 352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.00 : 1,325.84 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.00/1,325.84 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.00x = 1,325.84 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.00x = 311,299.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,299.43/884.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.15

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