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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.22, 1,326.40 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.22, 1,326.40 and 234.94 is: 352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.22 : 1,326.40 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.22/1,326.40 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.22x = 1,326.40 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.22x = 311,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,624.42/884.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.43

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