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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.60, 1,326.87 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.60, 1,326.87 and 235.34 is: 353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.60 : 1,326.87 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.60/1,326.87 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.60x = 1,326.87 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.60x = 312,258.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,258.95/884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.00

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