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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.40, 1,325.22 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.40, 1,325.22 and 298.20 is: 447.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.40 : 1,325.22 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.40/1,325.22 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.40x = 1,325.22 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.40x = 395,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,180.60/883.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.34

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