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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.75, 1,326.96 and 235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.75, 1,326.96 and 235.53 is: 353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.75 : 1,326.96 = 235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.75/1,326.96 = 235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.75x = 1,326.96 × 235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.75x = 312,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,538.89/884.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.25

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