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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.33, 1,329.49 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.33, 1,329.49 and 237.12 is: 355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.33 : 1,329.49 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.33/1,329.49 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.33x = 1,329.49 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.33x = 315,248.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,248.67/886.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.68

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