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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.91, 1,324.40 and 233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.91, 1,324.40 and 233.63 is: 350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.91 : 1,324.40 = 233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.91/1,324.40 = 233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.91x = 1,324.40 × 233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.91x = 309,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,411.78/882.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.45

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