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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.32, 1,320.49 and 231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.32, 1,320.49 and 231.06 is: 346.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.32 : 1,320.49 = 231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.32/1,320.49 = 231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.32x = 1,320.49 × 231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.32x = 305,104.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,104.66/880.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.58

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