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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.33, 1,175.16 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.33, 1,175.16 and 235.52 is: 353.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.33 : 1,175.16 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.33/1,175.16 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.33x = 1,175.16 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.33x = 276,767.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,767.81/783.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.32

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