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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.35, 1,324.92 and 234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.35, 1,324.92 and 234.13 is: 351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.35 : 1,324.92 = 234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.35/1,324.92 = 234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.35x = 1,324.92 × 234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.35x = 310,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,203.52/883.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.17

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