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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.94, 1,322.91 and 223.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.94, 1,322.91 and 223.87 is: 335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.94 : 1,322.91 = 223.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.94/1,322.91 = 223.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.94x = 1,322.91 × 223.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.94x = 296,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,157.49/881.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.80

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