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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.54, 1,323.79 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.54, 1,323.79 and 233.32 is: 349.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.54 : 1,323.79 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.54/1,323.79 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.54x = 1,323.79 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.54x = 308,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,866.68/882.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.97

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