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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.33, 1,174.70 and 235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.33, 1,174.70 and 235.33 is: 352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.33 : 1,174.70 = 235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.33/1,174.70 = 235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.33x = 1,174.70 × 235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.33x = 276,442.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,442.15/783.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.91

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