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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.25, 1,323.37 and 232.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.25, 1,323.37 and 232.99 is: 349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.25 : 1,323.37 = 232.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.25/1,323.37 = 232.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.25x = 1,323.37 × 232.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.25x = 308,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,328.96/882.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.48

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