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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.28, 1,324.92 and 234.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.28, 1,324.92 and 234.11 is: 351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.28 : 1,324.92 = 234.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.28/1,324.92 = 234.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.28x = 1,324.92 × 234.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.28x = 310,177.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,177.02/883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.17

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