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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.03, 1,329.05 and 236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.03, 1,329.05 and 236.75 is: 355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.03 : 1,329.05 = 236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.03/1,329.05 = 236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.03x = 1,329.05 × 236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.03x = 314,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,652.59/886.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.13

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