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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.10, 783.23 and 233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.10, 783.23 and 233.54 is: 350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.10 : 783.23 = 233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.10/783.23 = 233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.10x = 783.23 × 233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.10x = 182,915.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,915.53/522.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.35

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