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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.14, 1,321.66 and 296.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.14, 1,321.66 and 296.15 is: 444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.14 : 1,321.66 = 296.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.14/1,321.66 = 296.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.14x = 1,321.66 × 296.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.14x = 391,403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,403.00/881.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.20

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