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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.17, 1,326.29 and 234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.17, 1,326.29 and 234.91 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.17 : 1,326.29 = 234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.17/1,326.29 = 234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.17x = 1,326.29 × 234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.17x = 311,550.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,550.98/884.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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