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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.12, 1,322.22 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.12, 1,322.22 and 333.24 is: 500.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.12 : 1,322.22 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.12/1,322.22 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.12x = 1,322.22 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.12x = 440,616.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,616.59/881.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.06

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