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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.99, 1,326.06 and 234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.99, 1,326.06 and 234.73 is: 352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.99 : 1,326.06 = 234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.99/1,326.06 = 234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.99x = 1,326.06 × 234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.99x = 311,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,266.06/883.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.11

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