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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.81, 1,322.70 and 223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.81, 1,322.70 and 223.69 is: 335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.81 : 1,322.70 = 223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.81/1,322.70 = 223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.81x = 1,322.70 × 223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.81x = 295,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,871.26/881.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.53

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