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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.84, 1,322.74 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.84, 1,322.74 and 232.56 is: 348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.84 : 1,322.74 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.84/1,322.74 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.84x = 1,322.74 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.84x = 307,616.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,616.41/881.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.83

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