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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.60, 1,322.30 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.60, 1,322.30 and 232.40 is: 348.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.60 : 1,322.30 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.60/1,322.30 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.60x = 1,322.30 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.60x = 307,302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,302.52/881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.57

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