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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.89, 1,325.91 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.89, 1,325.91 and 234.63 is: 351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.89 : 1,325.91 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.89/1,325.91 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.89x = 1,325.91 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.89x = 311,098.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,098.26/883.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.96

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