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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.91, 1,322.76 and 232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.91, 1,322.76 and 232.70 is: 349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.91 : 1,322.76 = 232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.91/1,322.76 = 232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.91x = 1,322.76 × 232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.91x = 307,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,799.64/881.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.01

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