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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.93, 1,324.39 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.93, 1,324.39 and 233.64 is: 350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.93 : 1,324.39 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.93/1,324.39 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.93x = 1,324.39 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.93x = 309,430.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,430.48/882.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.46

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