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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.12, 1,327.53 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.12, 1,327.53 and 235.92 is: 353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.12 : 1,327.53 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.12/1,327.53 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.12x = 1,327.53 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.12x = 313,190.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,190.88/885.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.84

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