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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.91, 1,322.87 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.91, 1,322.87 and 232.65 is: 348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.91 : 1,322.87 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.91/1,322.87 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.91x = 1,322.87 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.91x = 307,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,764.54/881.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.98

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