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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.45, 1,326.67 and 235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.45, 1,326.67 and 235.13 is: 352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.45 : 1,326.67 = 235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.45/1,326.67 = 235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.45x = 1,326.67 × 235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.45x = 311,932.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,932.70/884.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.68

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