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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.35, 1,323.59 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.35, 1,323.59 and 233.06 is: 349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.35 : 1,323.59 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.35/1,323.59 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.35x = 1,323.59 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.35x = 308,478.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,478.03/882.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.61

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