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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.41, 1,320.57 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.41, 1,320.57 and 231.12 is: 346.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.41 : 1,320.57 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.41/1,320.57 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.41x = 1,320.57 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.41x = 305,210.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,210.14/880.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.67

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