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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.84, 1,324.24 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.84, 1,324.24 and 233.56 is: 350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.84 : 1,324.24 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.84/1,324.24 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.84x = 1,324.24 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.84x = 309,289.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,289.49/882.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.33

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