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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.02, 1,329.10 and 236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.02, 1,329.10 and 236.75 is: 355.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.02 : 1,329.10 = 236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.02/1,329.10 = 236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.02x = 1,329.10 × 236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.02x = 314,664.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,664.43/886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.14

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