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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.52, 1,337.35 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.52, 1,337.35 and 233.48 is: 350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.52 : 1,337.35 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.52/1,337.35 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.52x = 1,337.35 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.52x = 312,243.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,243.31/891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.24

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