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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.45, 1,326.60 and 235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.45, 1,326.60 and 235.18 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.45 : 1,326.60 = 235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.45/1,326.60 = 235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.45x = 1,326.60 × 235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.45x = 311,989.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,989.79/884.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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