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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.80, 1,337.77 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.80, 1,337.77 and 233.67 is: 350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.80 : 1,337.77 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.80/1,337.77 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.80x = 1,337.77 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.80x = 312,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,602.02/891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.53

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