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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.37, 1,326.41 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.37, 1,326.41 and 235.17 is: 352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.37 : 1,326.41 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.37/1,326.41 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.37x = 1,326.41 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.37x = 311,930.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,930.66/884.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.72

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