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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.02, 1,324.61 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.02, 1,324.61 and 233.75 is: 350.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.02 : 1,324.61 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.02/1,324.61 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.02x = 1,324.61 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.02x = 309,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,627.59/883.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.65

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