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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.98, 1,322.86 and 232.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.98, 1,322.86 and 232.77 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.98 : 1,322.86 = 232.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.98/1,322.86 = 232.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.98x = 1,322.86 × 232.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.98x = 307,922.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,922.12/881.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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