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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.38, 1,326.42 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.38, 1,326.42 and 235.06 is: 352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.38 : 1,326.42 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.38/1,326.42 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.38x = 1,326.42 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.38x = 311,788.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,788.29/884.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.55

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