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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.66, 1,325.40 and 234.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.66, 1,325.40 and 234.46 is: 351.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.66 : 1,325.40 = 234.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.66/1,325.40 = 234.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.66x = 1,325.40 × 234.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.66x = 310,753.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,753.28/883.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.67

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