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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.54, 1,323.54 and 233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.54, 1,323.54 and 233.19 is: 349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.54 : 1,323.54 = 233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.54/1,323.54 = 233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.54x = 1,323.54 × 233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.54x = 308,636.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,636.29/882.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.71

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