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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.52, 1,325.36 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.52, 1,325.36 and 234.24 is: 351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.52 : 1,325.36 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.52/1,325.36 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.52x = 1,325.36 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.52x = 310,452.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,452.33/883.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.38

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