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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.47, 1,171.88 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.47, 1,171.88 and 233.51 is: 350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.47 : 1,171.88 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.47/1,171.88 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.47x = 1,171.88 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.47x = 273,638.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,638.67/781.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.16

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