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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.84, 1,322.64 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.84, 1,322.64 and 232.52 is: 348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.84 : 1,322.64 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.84/1,322.64 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.84x = 1,322.64 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.84x = 307,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,540.25/881.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.75

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