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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.17, 1,327.79 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.17, 1,327.79 and 235.91 is: 353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.17 : 1,327.79 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.17/1,327.79 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.17x = 1,327.79 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.17x = 313,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,238.94/885.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.87

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