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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.61, 1,320.99 and 231.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.61, 1,320.99 and 231.34 is: 347.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.61 : 1,320.99 = 231.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.61/1,320.99 = 231.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.61x = 1,320.99 × 231.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.61x = 305,597.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,597.83/880.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.03

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