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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.53, 1,325.40 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.53, 1,325.40 and 234.27 is: 351.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.53 : 1,325.40 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.53/1,325.40 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.53x = 1,325.40 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.53x = 310,501.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,501.46/883.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.43

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