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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.03, 1,327.65 and 235.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.03, 1,327.65 and 235.77 is: 353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.03 : 1,327.65 = 235.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.03/1,327.65 = 235.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.03x = 1,327.65 × 235.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.03x = 313,020.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,020.04/885.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.68

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