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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.41, 1,325.16 and 234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.41, 1,325.16 and 234.06 is: 351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.41 : 1,325.16 = 234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.41/1,325.16 = 234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.41x = 1,325.16 × 234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.41x = 310,166.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,166.95/883.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.10

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