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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.25, 1,375.88 and 233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.25, 1,375.88 and 233.25 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.25 : 1,375.88 = 233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.25/1,375.88 = 233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.25x = 1,375.88 × 233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.25x = 320,924.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,924.01/917.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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