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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.55, 1,325.30 and 234.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.55, 1,325.30 and 234.29 is: 351.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.55 : 1,325.30 = 234.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.55/1,325.30 = 234.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.55x = 1,325.30 × 234.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.55x = 310,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,504.54/883.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.43

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