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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.74, 1,328.64 and 236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.74, 1,328.64 and 236.47 is: 354.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.74 : 1,328.64 = 236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.74/1,328.64 = 236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.74x = 1,328.64 × 236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.74x = 314,181.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,181.78/885.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.71

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