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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522, 783.34 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522, 783.34 and 233.44 is: 350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522 : 783.34 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522/783.34 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522x = 783.34 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522x = 182,860.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,860.35/522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.31

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