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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.07, 1,323.15 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.07, 1,323.15 and 232.79 is: 349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.07 : 1,323.15 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.07/1,323.15 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.07x = 1,323.15 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.07x = 308,009.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,009.47/882.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.19

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