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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.06, 1,324.44 and 233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.06, 1,324.44 and 233.86 is: 350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.06 : 1,324.44 = 233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.06/1,324.44 = 233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.06x = 1,324.44 × 233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.06x = 309,729.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,729.35/883.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.75

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