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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.03, 1,329.06 and 236.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.03, 1,329.06 and 236.83 is: 355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.03 : 1,329.06 = 236.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.03/1,329.06 = 236.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.03x = 1,329.06 × 236.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.03x = 314,761.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,761.28/886.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.25

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