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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.44, 1,329.76 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.44, 1,329.76 and 237.20 is: 355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.44 : 1,329.76 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.44/1,329.76 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.44x = 1,329.76 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.44x = 315,419.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,419.07/886.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.83

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