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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.72, 1,327.15 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.72, 1,327.15 and 235.44 is: 353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.72 : 1,327.15 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.72/1,327.15 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.72x = 1,327.15 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.72x = 312,464.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,464.20/884.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.18

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