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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.79, 1,324.23 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.79, 1,324.23 and 233.52 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.79 : 1,324.23 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.79/1,324.23 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.79x = 1,324.23 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.79x = 309,235.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,235.07/882.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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