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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.65, 1,323.98 and 233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.65, 1,323.98 and 233.38 is: 350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.65 : 1,323.98 = 233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.65/1,323.98 = 233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.65x = 1,323.98 × 233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.65x = 308,990.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,990.45/882.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.07

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