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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.33, 1,328.06 and 236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.33, 1,328.06 and 236.05 is: 354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.33 : 1,328.06 = 236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.33/1,328.06 = 236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.33x = 1,328.06 × 236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.33x = 313,481.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,481.92/885.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.08

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