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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.21, 1,322.88 and 297.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.21, 1,322.88 and 297.03 is: 445.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.21 : 1,322.88 = 297.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.21/1,322.88 = 297.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.21x = 1,322.88 × 297.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.21x = 392,935.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,935.05/882.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.40

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