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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.36, 783.18 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.36, 783.18 and 233.64 is: 350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.36 : 783.18 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.36/783.18 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.36x = 783.18 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.36x = 182,982.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,982.18/522.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.30

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