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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.02, 1,324.54 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.02, 1,324.54 and 233.76 is: 350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.02 : 1,324.54 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.02/1,324.54 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.02x = 1,324.54 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.02x = 309,624.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,624.47/883.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.64

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