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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.97, 1,324.53 and 233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.97, 1,324.53 and 233.70 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.97 : 1,324.53 = 233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.97/1,324.53 = 233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.97x = 1,324.53 × 233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.97x = 309,536.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,536.04/882.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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