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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.42, 1,322.02 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.42, 1,322.02 and 223.29 is: 334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.42 : 1,322.02 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.42/1,322.02 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.42x = 1,322.02 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.42x = 295,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,194.12/881.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.91

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