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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.14, 1,329.10 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.14, 1,329.10 and 236.93 is: 355.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.14 : 1,329.10 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.14/1,329.10 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.14x = 1,329.10 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.14x = 314,896.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,896.43/886.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.36

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