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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.95, 1,324.35 and 233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.95, 1,324.35 and 233.68 is: 350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.95 : 1,324.35 = 233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.95/1,324.35 = 233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.95x = 1,324.35 × 233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.95x = 309,474.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,474.11/882.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.50

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