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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.03, 1,326.13 and 234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.03, 1,326.13 and 234.75 is: 352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.03 : 1,326.13 = 234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.03/1,326.13 = 234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.03x = 1,326.13 × 234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.03x = 311,309.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,309.02/884.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.15

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