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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.54, 1,325.32 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.54, 1,325.32 and 234.34 is: 351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.54 : 1,325.32 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.54/1,325.32 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.54x = 1,325.32 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.54x = 310,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,575.49/883.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.51

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