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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.88, 1,327.23 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.88, 1,327.23 and 235.68 is: 353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.88 : 1,327.23 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.88/1,327.23 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.88x = 1,327.23 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.88x = 312,801.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,801.57/884.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.50

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