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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.23, 1,323.35 and 232.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.23, 1,323.35 and 232.95 is: 349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.23 : 1,323.35 = 232.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.23/1,323.35 = 232.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.23x = 1,323.35 × 232.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.23x = 308,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,274.38/882.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.43

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