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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.76, 1,327.23 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.76, 1,327.23 and 235.50 is: 353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.76 : 1,327.23 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.76/1,327.23 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.76x = 1,327.23 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.76x = 312,562.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,562.67/884.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.27

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