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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.19, 1,321.83 and 296.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.19, 1,321.83 and 296.23 is: 444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.19 : 1,321.83 = 296.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.19/1,321.83 = 296.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.19x = 1,321.83 × 296.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.19x = 391,565.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,565.70/881.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.36

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