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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.21, 1,323.30 and 232.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.21, 1,323.30 and 232.95 is: 349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.21 : 1,323.30 = 232.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.21/1,323.30 = 232.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.21x = 1,323.30 × 232.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.21x = 308,262.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,262.74/882.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.42

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