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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.88, 1,325.72 and 234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.88, 1,325.72 and 234.66 is: 351.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.88 : 1,325.72 = 234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.88/1,325.72 = 234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.88x = 1,325.72 × 234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.88x = 311,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,097.69/883.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.97

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