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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.04, 1,328.96 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.04, 1,328.96 and 236.82 is: 355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.04 : 1,328.96 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.04/1,328.96 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.04x = 1,328.96 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.04x = 314,724.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,724.31/886.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.20

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