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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.05, 1,329.11 and 236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.05, 1,329.11 and 236.77 is: 355.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.05 : 1,329.11 = 236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.05/1,329.11 = 236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.05x = 1,329.11 × 236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.05x = 314,693.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,693.37/886.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.16

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