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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.47, 1,326.61 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.47, 1,326.61 and 235.26 is: 352.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.47 : 1,326.61 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.47/1,326.61 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.47x = 1,326.61 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.47x = 312,098.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,098.27/884.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.86

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