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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.00, 1,326.01 and 234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.00, 1,326.01 and 234.73 is: 352.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.00 : 1,326.01 = 234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.00/1,326.01 = 234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.00x = 1,326.01 × 234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.00x = 311,246.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,246.52/884.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.09

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