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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.98, 1,324.34 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.98, 1,324.34 and 233.76 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.98 : 1,324.34 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.98/1,324.34 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.98x = 1,324.34 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.98x = 309,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,577.72/882.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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