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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.13, 1,326.24 and 234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.13, 1,326.24 and 234.87 is: 352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.13 : 1,326.24 = 234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.13/1,326.24 = 234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.13x = 1,326.24 × 234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.13x = 311,493.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,493.99/884.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.32

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