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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.22, 1,327.90 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.22, 1,327.90 and 235.94 is: 353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.22 : 1,327.90 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.22/1,327.90 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.22x = 1,327.90 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.22x = 313,304.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,304.73/885.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.93

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