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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.41, 1,322.01 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.41, 1,322.01 and 232.20 is: 348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.41 : 1,322.01 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.41/1,322.01 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.41x = 1,322.01 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.41x = 306,970.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,970.72/881.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.27

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