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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.39, 1,328.15 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.39, 1,328.15 and 236.13 is: 354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.39 : 1,328.15 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.39/1,328.15 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.39x = 1,328.15 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.39x = 313,616.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,616.06/885.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.21

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