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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.85, 1,325.77 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.85, 1,325.77 and 234.60 is: 351.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.85 : 1,325.77 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.85/1,325.77 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.85x = 1,325.77 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.85x = 311,020.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,020.08/883.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.89

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