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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.10, 1,323.05 and 232.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.10, 1,323.05 and 232.90 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.10 : 1,323.05 = 232.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.10/1,323.05 = 232.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.10x = 1,323.05 × 232.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.10x = 308,138.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,138.35/882.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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