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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.16, 1,171.70 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.16, 1,171.70 and 233.36 is: 350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.16 : 1,171.70 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.16/1,171.70 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.16x = 1,171.70 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.16x = 273,420.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,420.89/781.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.02

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