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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.99, 1,324.56 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.99, 1,324.56 and 233.73 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.99 : 1,324.56 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.99/1,324.56 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.99x = 1,324.56 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.99x = 309,589.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,589.41/882.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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