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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.00, 1,329.00 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.00, 1,329.00 and 236.72 is: 355.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.00 : 1,329.00 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.00/1,329.00 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.00x = 1,329.00 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.00x = 314,600.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,600.11/886.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.08

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