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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.19, 1,326.30 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.19, 1,326.30 and 234.93 is: 352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.19 : 1,326.30 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.19/1,326.30 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.19x = 1,326.30 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.19x = 311,587.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,587.66/884.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.40

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