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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.47, 1,326.70 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.47, 1,326.70 and 235.20 is: 352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.47 : 1,326.70 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.47/1,326.70 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.47x = 1,326.70 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.47x = 312,043.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,043.79/884.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.80

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