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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.19, 1,323.29 and 232.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.19, 1,323.29 and 232.93 is: 349.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.19 : 1,323.29 = 232.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.19/1,323.29 = 232.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.19x = 1,323.29 × 232.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.19x = 308,227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,227.42/882.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.39

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