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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.86, 1,325.67 and 234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.86, 1,325.67 and 234.64 is: 351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.86 : 1,325.67 = 234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.86/1,325.67 = 234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.86x = 1,325.67 × 234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.86x = 311,055.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,055.21/883.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.93

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