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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.52, 1,322.28 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.52, 1,322.28 and 232.26 is: 348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.52 : 1,322.28 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.52/1,322.28 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.52x = 1,322.28 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.52x = 307,112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,112.75/881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.39

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