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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.24, 1,326.36 and 234.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.24, 1,326.36 and 234.97 is: 352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.24 : 1,326.36 = 234.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.24/1,326.36 = 234.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.24x = 1,326.36 × 234.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.24x = 311,654.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,654.81/884.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.46

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