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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.02, 1,327.52 and 235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.02, 1,327.52 and 235.70 is: 353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.02 : 1,327.52 = 235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.02/1,327.52 = 235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.02x = 1,327.52 × 235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.02x = 312,896.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,896.46/885.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.55

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