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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.26, 783.17 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.26, 783.17 and 233.50 is: 350.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.26 : 783.17 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.26/783.17 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.26x = 783.17 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.26x = 182,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,870.20/522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.15

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