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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.53, 1,326.90 and 235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.53, 1,326.90 and 235.27 is: 352.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.53 : 1,326.90 = 235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.53/1,326.90 = 235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.53x = 1,326.90 × 235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.53x = 312,179.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,179.76/884.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.93

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