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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.22, 1,321.50 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.22, 1,321.50 and 303.96 is: 455.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.22 : 1,321.50 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.22/1,321.50 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.22x = 1,321.50 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.22x = 401,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,683.14/881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.83

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