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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522, 783.36 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522, 783.36 and 233.46 is: 350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522 : 783.36 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522/783.36 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522x = 783.36 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522x = 182,883.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,883.23/522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.35

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