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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.54, 1,320.70 and 231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.54, 1,320.70 and 231.25 is: 346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.54 : 1,320.70 = 231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.54/1,320.70 = 231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.54x = 1,320.70 × 231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.54x = 305,411.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,411.88/880.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.85

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