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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.70, 1,325.49 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.70, 1,325.49 and 234.44 is: 351.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.70 : 1,325.49 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.70/1,325.49 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.70x = 1,325.49 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.70x = 310,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,747.88/883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.64

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