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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.29, 1,320.39 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.29, 1,320.39 and 231 is: 346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.29 : 1,320.39 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.29/1,320.39 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.29x = 1,320.39 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.29x = 305,010.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,010.09/880.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.49

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