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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.50, 1,326.76 and 235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.50, 1,326.76 and 235.23 is: 352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.50 : 1,326.76 = 235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.50/1,326.76 = 235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.50x = 1,326.76 × 235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.50x = 312,085.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,085.94/884.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.84

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