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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.37, 1,323.42 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.37, 1,323.42 and 233.16 is: 349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.37 : 1,323.42 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.37/1,323.42 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.37x = 1,323.42 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.37x = 308,568.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,568.61/882.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.70

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