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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.58, 1,329.78 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.58, 1,329.78 and 237.23 is: 355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.58 : 1,329.78 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.58/1,329.78 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.58x = 1,329.78 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.58x = 315,463.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,463.71/886.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.82

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