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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.47, 1,320.58 and 231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.47, 1,320.58 and 231.15 is: 346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.47 : 1,320.58 = 231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.47/1,320.58 = 231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.47x = 1,320.58 × 231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.47x = 305,244.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,244.31/880.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.69

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