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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.57, 1,326.86 and 235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.57, 1,326.86 and 235.30 is: 352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.57 : 1,326.86 = 235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.57/1,326.86 = 235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.57x = 1,326.86 × 235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.57x = 312,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,210.16/884.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.95

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