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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.12, 1,327.55 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.12, 1,327.55 and 235.91 is: 353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.12 : 1,327.55 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.12/1,327.55 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.12x = 1,327.55 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.12x = 313,174.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,174.50/885.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.82

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