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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.45, 1,325.10 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.45, 1,325.10 and 234.18 is: 351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.45 : 1,325.10 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.45/1,325.10 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.45x = 1,325.10 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.45x = 310,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,311.92/883.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.25

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