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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.48, 1,328.10 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.48, 1,328.10 and 236.25 is: 354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.48 : 1,328.10 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.48/1,328.10 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.48x = 1,328.10 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.48x = 313,763.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,763.63/885.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.34

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