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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.85, 1,327.17 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.85, 1,327.17 and 235.63 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.85 : 1,327.17 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.85/1,327.17 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.85x = 1,327.17 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.85x = 312,721.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,721.07/884.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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