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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.10, 1,329.21 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.10, 1,329.21 and 236.84 is: 355.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.10 : 1,329.21 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.10/1,329.21 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.10x = 1,329.21 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.10x = 314,803.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,803.45/886.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.27

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