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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.74, 1,327.11 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.74, 1,327.11 and 235.48 is: 353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.74 : 1,327.11 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.74/1,327.11 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.74x = 1,327.11 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.74x = 312,502.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,502.89/884.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.21

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