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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.53, 1,326.86 and 235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.53, 1,326.86 and 235.25 is: 352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.53 : 1,326.86 = 235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.53/1,326.86 = 235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.53x = 1,326.86 × 235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.53x = 312,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,143.82/884.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.89

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