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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.14, 1,324.79 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.14, 1,324.79 and 233.88 is: 350.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.14 : 1,324.79 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.14/1,324.79 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.14x = 1,324.79 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.14x = 309,841.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,841.89/883.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.84

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