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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.66, 1,323.90 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.66, 1,323.90 and 233.46 is: 350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.66 : 1,323.90 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.66/1,323.90 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.66x = 1,323.90 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.66x = 309,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,077.69/882.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.17

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