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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.36, 1,329.62 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.36, 1,329.62 and 237.09 is: 355.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.36 : 1,329.62 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.36/1,329.62 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.36x = 1,329.62 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.36x = 315,243.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,243.41/886.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.66

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